Desalvo

Desalvo is a metalcore group from Glasgow, United Kingdom, active from 1998 to 2011. The band brings together former members of Stretchheads and an Idlewild guitarist, and its sound is described through references to the groove of Helmet and the intensity of The Jesus Lizard. It is also linked with noise rock, mathcore and post-hardcore.

Formation and membership

The group forms around long-inactive Stretchheads members working with an Idlewild guitarist. It operates as a Glasgow-based act during its active years from 1998 to 2011.

Label connection and associated acts

Desalvo is signed to Rock Action Records, the Glasgow label associated with Mogwai. The band is also connected in description to Errors, who are mentioned in relation to electro remixes.

Style and comparisons

Its music is characterised by a blend of metalcore with elements associated with noise rock, mathcore and post-hardcore. The band is compared with Helmet and The Jesus Lizard, and is also described in relation to Jack O' Nuts.