Before The Sirens

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MM: Tell us about your band .. your influences and what took you down this genre of music
AD: I’m Alun, Vocalist and Guitarist for Before The Sirens. The four of us have been playing in
bands together since 2006, so a properly long time! We were previously in Glass Artery together and decided to reconnect for Before The Sirens in 2019 with a new creative direction. We are based out of Hertfordshire, UK and we have been described under a few different banners over the years; Melodic Metalcore, Classic Metalcore, Hard Rock Metal and our personal favourite, ‘The heaviest rock band you will ever hear’! But to be honest, our music stems from our influences in early 2000s metalcore (Killswitch Engage amongst others) and those ‘Kerrang’ era Nu-Metal bands that formed our sound. We list ourselves as ‘for fans of Killswitch Engage, AlterBridge, Breaking Benjamin & Metallica’.
 

MM: Are there any themes or messages you aim to convey through your music?
AD: Our music is deeply personal. Lyrically and thematically, it is influenced by the world around me. I talk about loss, addiction, heartbreak and the darker side of our society in my lyrics and this really encapsulates the dark, emotive sound we are trying to create.
 

MM: What can fans expect from you in the near future—new music, tours, collaborations?
AD: Our new EP dropped in December last year so we are busy trying to get that in as many
earholes as possible and supporting it with some shows in 2026.
 

MM: Are there any dream venues or festivals you’d love to play?
AD: Download would be fun. We often fall into a grey area for genres. We’re not heavy enough for some metalheads but far too heavy for a pop environment so Download has rock and metal acts in the same arena and that would lean perfectly towards our blend of metal, metalcore and hard rock.
 

MM: What’s been your most memorable live performance so far, and why?
AD: The best we have played together in this band was a show we played last year at Club 85 in Hitchin, UK. It was busy and we really got after it and afterwards we were buzzing. We really enjoyed that show.
 

MM: How do you prepare for a show, both mentally and physically?
AD: We all have our own warm up routines to go through physically before playing, but mentally,I have previously described the stage as my happy place. I’m like a puppy waiting for it’s owner to throw it’s ball when we’re waiting to go on stage. I genuinely feel excited to get on stage and would be ready to go whenever, wherever.

MM:What emotions do you hope to evoke in fans when they watch your band live
AD: We like to get people grooving in whatever way they interpret that. Whether it’s banging
their heads or starting a pit or whatever. But we’re an odd bunch. So much of our music is dark and quite aggressive thematically but I do love to try and bring some humour to our shows as well. In short, I just hope people enjoy it and come back to see us again.
 

MM: Do you have any favourite pre-show rituals?
AD: There is a usual clambering for some fried chicken and an energy drink! Not particularly
healthy, but it’s what we do!!
 

MM: How do you handle criticism or comparisons to other bands in the scene?

AD: Comparisons are easy. They are subjective and everyone will hear and interpret music
differently. So if someone thinks we sound like someone else, that’s cool. We may not agree but that’s irrelevant because it’s their opinion. The same goes with criticism I guess. If someone doesn’t like what we do or something about us as a band, then that’s just their opinion. We’renot everyone’s cup of tea!
 

MM: What’s been the biggest challenge you’ve faced as a band, and how did you overcome it?
AD: Managing our mental health is difficult. Don’t get me wrong, this band is a huge source of relief and comfort for us. But sometimes, life can seem to get in the way and that can be difficult. But, as we have for many years now, we tend to rally round one another and provide the love and support needed.
 

MM: Where do you see the band in five years, and what’s the ultimate goal for your music?
AD: We just love making music and having people hear it. Both in a live environment and on
record. So we will keep making music and getting out there to play it for audiences and
hopefully, people will like it!
 

MM: Last song you listened to?
AD: Pressure Point by The Ghost Inside. What a ripper!!
 

MM:Tell us why we should check out your band
AD: We write heartfelt, heavy music with buckets of melody. Give it a listen! You just might like it!
 

MM:Final Words for your fans our readers
AD: Thank you for taking the time to read this. I hope you can check out our music and come
say hi on our social channels. Cheers!!
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