drifted

drifted is a UK deathcore band from Exeter, active since 2013. The group is centred on Harry Davies and is identified with deathcore, with beatdown deathcore also used as a tag for its music.

Style and composition

The band’s music is described as combining heavy guitars, aggressive rhythms and electronic elements. The account of its sound refers to glitch beats, Nine Inch Nails-inspired electronic hardness, more acoustic percussion, and a live approach that is chaotic but still rhythmically grounded and melodic.

Members and formation

The project begins with Alejandro Gonzalez Gomez starting the band after hearing heavy guitar resonance in his head and deciding to form a group rather than continue with the thought of institutionalisation. John Montgomery of Bottom 12 joins on drums, followed by Noah Watts on guitar and bass, Estevan Miguel Señornuevo, also known as Yosh, on guitar and bass, and Alex Pulido on keyboards and synthesizers.

Noah Watts is noted as having previously played in Exitmusic, while Yosh is linked with the LA band Smoke. Alex Pulido contributes keyboards and synthesizers, adding a technological element to the arrangement.

Named releases

The band distinguishes its own releases from recordings by another group of the same name based in Texas. The recordings identified with this act are Uneven and Her World.

Context and influences

drifted is presented as drawing from darkness, angst and aggression rather than aiming for a retro sound. The description contrasts the group with contemporary local acts trying to sound like older rock and folk styles, and places the band’s approach in a more modern, electronically influenced direction.