This Is Turin

This Is Turin

This Is Turin are a technical metal band from Cheshire, England. Their sound combines elements of extreme metal with a hardcore approach, and they are also described as a technical metal act with a focus on writing songs that allow for stylistic variety. The band is associated with deathcore, death metal and progressive deathcore.

Live reputation and performances

The group is noted for an intense and passionate live performance. They receive the Kerrang! MCN Live award in recognition of their live work.

They also play shows with a wide range of alternative bands, including The Red Chord, 36 Crazyfists, For the Fallen Dreams, Suffokate, The Ghost Inside, Deaf Havana and Lower Than Atlantis.

Recognition and festival appearance

This Is Turin win the Manchester Metal to the Masses award, which leads to an appearance opening Bloodstock Open Air Festival. Their latest release receives a 9.5/10 rating from UK Metal Underground.

Releases

The band issues the EP Viaticum as a free download, and later prepares the debut album Cercis.