So Hideous is a band that has carved out a unique niche within the heavy music scene, merging post-metal with elements of post-rock, black metal, and even classical music to create a sound that is as lush as it is intense. Formed in New York City in 2008, the ensemble sets itself apart with its use of orchestral arrangements and an atmospheric approach to songwriting, making it difficult to categorize but easy to appreciate for those with a taste for the dramatic and the avant-garde.

Their work, noted for its expansive and cinematic quality, has evolved across several releases. With albums like "Last Poem / First Light" and "Laurestine," So Hideous offers a narrative depth that interweaves symphonic crescendos with dissonant, crushing guitars, while tracks like "Yesteryear" and "The Emerald Pearl" showcase their ability to balance melody with a sense of haunting urgency. The 2021 release "None But a Pure Heart Can Sing" further refines their blend of abrasive and poetic sounds, ensuring their place in the hearts of those who yearn for beauty within darkness. This band takes their listeners on an emotional odyssey, crafting tracks that are as thought-provoking and innovative as they are heartfelt.

Genres

Blackened Screamo

Blackgaze

Emotional Black Metal

Latest Release

Bright Black Beach

So Hideous

Single - Released June 16, 2023