Despite Despair is a metal band from the United Kingdom that formed in 2018. The band's sound is a mix of traditional heavy metal and modern metalcore, with a focus on heavy riffs, soaring vocals, and intricate guitar work. Despite Despair has released three EPs to date: "HEXEN" (2020), "Ruthless Criticism" (2021), and "Geist" (2022). The band has toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe, and has shared the stage with bands such as Trivium, Arch Enemy, and Killswitch Engage.