Far From Refuge
Cambridge, UK | Modern Alternative/Progressive Metal
Blurring the lines between progressive metal, metalcore, and melodic death metal, Far From Refuge has continued to evolve for nearly a decade, carving out a distinct space in the UK alternative scene. Known for a sound that balances technicality with hauntingly thematic reprises, they are masters of the aggressive yet melodic hook, as well as of
delivering high-energy, neck-wrenching live performances.
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Awards:
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3 time winners at the NMG Awards (Cambridge/East Anglia’s premier music awards), in the Best Artist: Rock/Heavy categories
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Releases:
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"False Flag" EP (2024): Their latest heavy hitter, featuring the crushing singles Ghost of Eros and Whitemane.
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"Far From Refuge" EP (2019): Their self-titled debut EP that established their signature blend of modern metal.
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Standout Singles: Crystal Cove, Neon Sleeper, Satellite, Starseeker
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The Current Lineup
Suran Jayathilaka – Vocals
Joél Sutherland – Guitar / Vocals
Matt Poskitt – Bass / Vocals
Jules Watts – Drums
Alistair Bell - Guitar
Ex-members
Akos Kobela - Drums
Jon Graye - Guitar
Alex Galkin -Drums
Reviews
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“a fusion of Metalcore, Progressive Metal and Melodic Death Metal in equally high, possibly lethal doses”
https://metalnoise.net/2019/07/review-self-titled-by-far-from-refuge
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“the band certainly leave no doubt hanging in the air as to their undoubted talent." https://www.sentineldaily.com.au/far-from-refuge-far-from-refuge-own-label-ep/
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“Straightforward, Breakdown-Heavy Metalcore” https://rockthepigeon.com/2018/07/08/far-from-refuges-there-was-a-light-is-straightforward-breakdown-heavy-metalcore/
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“If you love prog metal/metalcore, keep an eye on these boys, you won’t be disappointed.” https://musipediaofmetal.blogspot.com/2019/03/reviews-kaleikr-helix-far-from-refuge.html
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"a real demonstration of accomplished song writing, never relying too heavily on a simple formula." https://www.musicundergroundmagazine.com/post/review-far-from-refuge-far-from-refuge-ep-2019
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"all five of the songs were different yet they fit together, like a jigsaw" https://emilyrockshow.co.uk/2020/05/18/far-from-refuge-ep-review/
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"Technical Metalcore at its finest... Beautiful and brutal."
http://getreadytorock.me.uk/blog/2020/04/single-reviews-bad-touch-deep-purple-vega
