Deafheaven is an American band renowned for their innovative blend of black metal with shoegaze, post-rock, and dream pop elements. The band was formed in 2010 in San Francisco, California, by vocalist George Clarke and guitarist Kerry McCoy. Their early work garnered significant attention within the underground metal community for its unorthodox fusion of styles. However, it was their 2013 release, "Sunbather," that marked their breakthrough, receiving widespread critical acclaim and catapulting them to the forefront of the burgeoning blackgaze genre—a subgenre mixing the ferocity of black metal with the lush, ethereal textures of shoegaze.

Over the years, Deafheaven has continued to evolve, consistently pushing the boundaries of their sound. Their subsequent albums, such as "New Bermuda" and "Ordinary Corrupt Human Love," have seen them dive deeper into creating soundscapes that merge extremity with beauty. The band's 2021 release, "Infinite Granite," marked a significant departure from their previous intensity, showcasing a softer, more melodic side while retaining the ambient and atmospheric qualities that define their music. As they marked the 10th anniversary of "Sunbather" with a remixed and remastered version, Deafheaven continues to challenge listeners and redefine genres, asserting their place as one of the most dynamic and boundary-pushing acts in modern music.

Genres

Atmospheric Black Metal

Blackened Screamo

Blackgaze

Emotional Black Metal

Post-metal

Usbm

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Latest Release

Sunbather (10th Anniversary Remix / Remaster)

Deafheaven

Album - 7 Tracks - Released November 17, 2023