Advocates are a metalcore band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2010, the band has released seven albums, including "Mind Vice," "Dreamstate," and "The Complex Truth." Their music is characterized by its heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and introspective lyrics. Advocates have toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe, and have shared the stage with bands such as Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, and Trivium.