The Defiled
The Defiled | |
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| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Metalcore, industrial metal, groove metal |
| Years active | 2005–2016 |
| Labels | Nuclear Blast, Raise the Game, In at the Deep End |
| Members | Lee Downer aka Stitch D The AvD Vincent Hyde Needles |
| Past members | Drex Exel J.C Brutal Aaron Curse J.J. Gun (Tour Member) |
| Website | thedefiled |
The Defiled were a four-piece British band from London mixing groove-laden hardcore/metal with electronic music influences. They have been described by Kerrang! magazine as "The saviours of UK Metal" and championed by Metal Hammer as one of the leaders in a new wave of British metal along with bands such as While She Sleeps, Bury Tomorrow and Devil Sold His Soul. The band have built a fanbase following support slots with bands such as Murderdolls, Static-X, Godsmack, Deathstars and Motionless in White as well as playing Bloodstock, Download and Sonisphere festivals.