the 2024 Alternative/Rock Act is @bmthofficial #BRITs pic.twitter.com/XnMQoAu9zH

— BRIT Awards (@BRITs) March 2, 2024

A big celebration ensued, and ITV1 were forced to censor some of the speech as frontman Oli Sykes instantly said to himself, “Fucking hell.” He then added: “We don’t know what to say because we didn’t think we’d be winning this, at all. Cheers to the BRITs for making the voting system so complicated only our fans could be arsed to vote (laughs).” The profanity again appeared as he said, “Thanks to our fans, because they voted. This is fucking – this is bloody insane, this. Cheers to our management, family, all that stuff. Thank you so much, cheers.”

Watch the uncensored video below. 

Bring Me The Horizon is a British rock band formed in Sheffield in 2004. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Oli Sykes, drummer Matt Nicholls, guitarist Lee Malia and bassist Matt Kean. They are signed to RCA Records globally and Columbia Records exclusively in the United States.

The band released their debut album ‘Count Your Blessings’ in 2004, followed by their second ‘Suicide Season’ in 2008. They then released their third album, There Is a Hell Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is a Heaven, Let’s Keep It a Secret, which was the catalyst that propelled them to far greater international fame. The band have seven albums in total, and although they have been nominated for a BRIT award in the past, this is their first time winning one. 

Bring Me The Horizon are not currently on tour in the UK, but who knows, one might yet be on the horizon.

Check out the full list of 2024 winners and presenters below:

BRITs RISING STAR

Winner – The Last Dinner Party
Presenter – St Vincent

SONG OF THE YEAR WITH MASTERCARD

Winner – RAYE ft 0207 SHAKE – Escapism
Presenters – Jo Hamilton and Monica Dolan

GROUP OF THE YEAR

Winner – Jungle
Presenters – Green Day

R&B ACT

Winner – RAYE
Presenters – Aitch and Jess Glynne

ALTERNATIVE/ROCK ACT

Winner – Bring Me The Horizon
Presenter – Luke Evans and Marisa Abela

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Winner – SZA
Presenter – Joanne Froggatt

BEST NEW ARTIST

Winner – RAYE
Presenter – Joe Keery

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

Winner – RAYE
Presenter – Clara Amfo

DANCE ACT

Winner – Calvin Harris
Presenters – Charli XCX and Alison Oliver

HIP HOP/GRIME/RAP ACT

Winner – CASISDEAD
Presenters – Ashley Walters and Kingsley Ben-Adir

POP ACT

Winner – Dua Lipa
Presenter – Peter Crouch and Abbey Clancey

INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF THE YEAR

Winner – boygenius
Presenters – Jack Saunders and Yinka Bokinni

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Winner – Chase & Status
Presenter – Ivan Toney and Vick Hope

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Winner – RAYE
Presenter – Jonathan Bailey

INTERNATIONAL SONG OF THE YEAR

Winner – Miley Cyrus
Presenter – Bimini and Rob Beckett

MASTERCARD ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Winner: RAYE
Presenters: Jaime Winstone and BRIT School Principal Stuart Worden

BRITs GLOBAL ICON

Winner: Kylie Minogue
Presenter: Dua Lipa

We’ve been a part of the Sheffield community for 43 years and we are not ready to say goodbye. Support us by turning up on Mon 18th September at 9am, Sheffield Town Hall. #wecantloseleadmill pic.twitter.com/7IU6yDBTUJ

— The Leadmill (@Leadmill) September 4, 2023

In March of last year, The Leadmill announced via their website that the landlords of the venue were trying to close them down by serving an eviction notice. Since then, artists throughout the UK, members of the local community and even Labour MPs have voiced their alarm and displeasure at the news.

Although the current owners The Electric Group have stated that they do not intend to close the venue down, management has claimed that they are, indeed, being forced out and that the venue’s future is in serious doubt. In response, The Leadmill has staged a rally to take place next week (18 September) called the Battle For The Soul Of Sheffield and the BBC have uncovered that the music spot has offered £40 vouchers for people who attend and post about it on social media.

The BBC has learned those running the Leadmill in Sheffield are proposing to pay people to demonstrate against the owners of the building “Electric Group” getting a licence. They’ve teamed up with a promotions company ahead of the council’s licensing hearing later this month. pic.twitter.com/WSkS8Zaox2 — BBC Radio Sheffield (@BBCSheffield) September 8, 2023

BBC News was in touch with the venue for a comment with management commenting, “we don’t know how many people will turn up and as The Leadmill staff will likely be in the hearing itself, we have teamed up with Gosh to ensure the rally is professionally and safely managed by some of their team outside. Gosh are a company that we use regularly and we have a strong relationship with. They are obviously being paid for their time to do so.”

The Electric Group have pointed to what they label a contemptuous move to curry undue support for a cause that they claim is very far from reality. Responding to the rally, The Electric Group CEO Dominic Madden said, “paying people £40 to stand outside of the hall is a move that reeks of cynicism, as it attempts to manipulate the licensing process and unduly influence Sheffield Council.

We’ve consistently maintained that we will invest in the Leadmill to ensure it remains an inclusive, vibrant music and arts venue of which Sheffield can be rightly proud for years to come.”

Such a brilliant venue. Let’s do all we can to stop The @Leadmill from closing https://t.co/0VeUfeBdMz

— Tim Burgess (@Tim_Burgess) March 31, 2022

#WeCantLoseTheLeadmill No way!!!!! The staple of many a night out. Closing the Leadnmill is unthinkable!!!!!! @ArcticMonkeys @KasabianHQ @oasis @coldplay @LewisCapaldi all played here. Save The Leadmill!!!!!

— Paul (@PaulH_THFC) March 31, 2022

If this is correct it would seem strange that they are “closing down” the Leadmill. Perhaps something more behind the scenes we don’t know about

— Andy (@muarh00) April 1, 2022

Very interesting, so Leadmill operators lease ends next year, they’ve been given standard notice, the owners have not yet commented on plans but are likely to refub & run themselves as a music venue, so “The Leadmill” may not be closing but under new day to day management…?

— E Hacky (@Ehacky) April 1, 2022

Madden also highlighted that the group has a genuine interest in the venue’s future and that exploiting a legal loophole, as The Leadmill management have claimed, is very far from the truth. Madden has stated that the lease is approaching its natural conclusion and that attempts to purchase the freehold were ignored by current operator Phil Mills.

Artists from the local Sheffield scene have, in the past, voiced support for The Leadmill. Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon, Jarvis Cocker of Pulp and The Arctic Monkeys have all shared their feelings and have helped raise funds and awareness for the venue.

pic.twitter.com/V7WUO4Tafv

— Bring Me The Horizon (@bmthofficial) August 23, 2023

Fans of the Sheffield based band were eagerly awaiting the next few weeks, before beloved metalcore band Bring Me The Horizon’s next effort in the Post Human chapter was set to be released. Now, frontman Oli Sykes has had to dash expectations as he announced via social media that the band have had to postpone the release until sometime in the near future.

Sykes cited that the band has had to push back the release due to the album not quite achieving the lofty standards the band have for it, due to unforeseen circumstances. The singer acknowledged his fanbase’s patience over the setbacks the record has had and has promised them that the album will be released some time very soon.

The news will undoubtedly come as a disappointing surprise to Bring Me The Horizon’s legion of fans, but they will also indubitably take heart that the delay is only temporary and many will be pleased to hear that the band is unwilling to comprise on their music-only deciding to release the album when they are satisfied it is of the most perfect quality.

ahh yall let’s be real i think you know we would rather wait longer for another certified banger than want you to stick to deadlines — Earth (@0xEARTH_) August 23, 2023

Oh no, our concerns became reality We all already thought it will be postponed But as long as you’re not happy with it – we can wait But I hope it won’t be long, I am too excited

— annie / makeupheadz (@alexandriaannie) August 23, 2023

I thought this to myself yesterday, that it would be delayed; because we haven’t heard anything in a while. And so it has. A shame from a fan’s perspective but I appreciate the transparency and can’t wait for the amazing piece of ART you will give us. — JD (@bmthcult) August 23, 2023

The disappointment will certainly be felt by the band as well, with Bring Me The Horizon enjoying a huge amount of success over the course of the year-the band’s relentless efforts culminating in a triumphantly successful headlining slot at this summer’s Download Festival, where the group began intensifying the marketing campaign for the new album.

Set to be the second instalment of four in the planned Post Human series, Bring Me The Horizon have already released two singles from the upcoming album, “Lost” and “Amen,” featuring guest spots by hip hop artist, Lil Uzi Vert and Daryl Palumbo of Glassjaw.

Sykes has often expressed his excitement over the new material, saying recently, “we’re definitely tapping into bands like The Dillinger Escape Plan and Glassjaw. There is not that much difference between a metalcore song and when you get into that world of like post-hardcore and stuff, but its more about the freeness and the kind of frantic energy of it, which was really fun to tap back into, because I always feel like even when we’re heavy, we’ve become quite a polished band. And it was very fun to kind of just throw all that out and just be, like, rough and ready again.”

Fans will be hoping Post Human: Nex Gen is not delayed too long but in the meantime, the band has released the finished version of the album’s cover art-shared by the band on social media accounts. Tickets for Bring Me The Horizon’s upcoming UK tour can be found here. Post Human: Nex Gen can be pre-ordered here.

Bring Me The Horizon Tour:

09/01/2024 – Motorpoint Arena – Cardiff
10/01 – BIC – Bournemouth
12/01 – Utilita Arena – Birmingham
13/01 – AO Arena – Manchester
14/01 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow
16/01 – Utilita Arena – Newcastle
17/01 – M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool
19/01 – Flydsa Arena – Sheffield
20/01 – O2 Arena – London
21/01 – O2 Arena – London
23/01 – 3 Arena – Dublin

https://t.co/5pvTHY2a3h

— jordan (@JordanFish86) June 30, 2023

Oli Sykes and co are enjoying what could arguably be the most prolific and successful year of their lives so far. Releasing two massive hit singles in “Lost” and “Amen”, the band also headlined the Download main stage on the festival’s second night-a performance that solidified the band as one of the most important rock acts in the scene today, silencing any remaining doubters they may have.

Shortly after, the band announced their new album, Post Human: Nex Gen, slated for a September release. But Bring Me the Horizon are not ready to rest on their laurels just yet and are aiming to keep the momentum up amongst the lofty heights the group have been elevated to over the past year. In quick succession, Bring Me the Horizon have announced collaborations on hip hop artist Lil Uzi Vert’s new album Pink Tape, appearing on song “Werewolf” and Corpse’s new single “Code Mistake”.

A collaboration with Lil Uzi Vert may not have come as a  surprise to many fans of the Sheffield five-piece- after the Philadelphia based rapper appeared on Bring Me the Horizon’s newest single “Amen”-but the rocking, very Bring Me the Horizon-esque “Werewolf” will make Lil Uzi Vert fans imagine that the hip hop artist definitely has a heavy metal side and one he is loving exploring.

@CORPSE https://t.co/6zK23RdBqg pic.twitter.com/pKY2sKDJwx — Bring Me The Horizon (@bmthofficial) June 30, 2023

Just last week, Bring Me the Horizon further stunned fans when American Youtube personality and musician Corpse Husband (simply stylised Corpse musically) dropped a single of his own, featuring the band. “Code Mistake” represents a collaboration that may have been in the works for quite a while now, with the Youtuber saying back in 2021, “what if I did a song with Bring Me the Horizon? That’d be crazy. That would be fucking wild right?” It appears crazier things are possible, as a Bring Me the Horizon/Corpse collaboration is now a reality.

There really is no telling where Bring Me the Horizon will pop up (unexpectedly) next but the fact that the purveyors of some of the most heavy music in recent years are featuring on such eclectic artist’s work is a notable sign of a significant sea change in the metal scene. Long a style of music that never quite emerged from the depths of the underground, acts like Bring Me the Horizon, Architects and Sleep Token have proven that there is a very healthy appetite for the more extreme tastes of the music palette.

Despite all of this work, Sykes still managed to give fellow artist Tom Morello a helping hand on his album The Atlas Underground Fire, with his own outfit Bring Me The Horizon contributing to the track “Let’s Get the Party Started“. Tom Morello said of their help that “I think that Bring Me The Horizon are just one of the great bands of here and now. I know that they work in a lot of different worlds, but on this album with so much diversity I love the fact I have a collaborator to represent unapologetic metal. Oli Sykes isn’t afraid to scream his lungs out, and the rest of the band aren’t afraid to embrace a powerdriving riff to create a mosh that’s off-the-scale silly.“

It’s a marvel that the band manage to find time for all of this, especially considering that at one point they even intended on releasing four records within a 12 month period (something that keyboardist Jordan Fish now refers to as “absolute fantasy”). However, at the moment we’ll have to make do with the release of their upcoming EP, which Jordan Fish describes as “more influenced by emo and screamo“ than their previous release, Post Human: Survival Horror.

As they work on this wealth of material, it seems to be paying off, with the band having been announced earlier this week as headliners in next years’ Reading & Leeds festivals, one of the most prestigious festivals in Britain (you can read more about this here). For those interested, tickets went on sale yesterday, details of which can be found here.

PoorStacy released the second album Party At The Cemetery, which sees him explore the emo-rap genre through its 14 track run time. After last year’s The Breakfast Club, the hype for his return. The album includes the single “Public Enemy”, “Children Of The Dark”, and the title track “Party At The Graveyard”. The album features tracks “Knife Party” featuring Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon on its blistering soundscape. Sykes featured recently on Tom Morello’s “Let’s Get The Party Started”, Daine’s “Salt”, and Olivia O’Brien’s “No More Friends”. He is stretching out his unique sound into other territories. Exploring the realms of pop, metal, and even rap.

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PoorStacey will be joining the huge lineup on Bring Me The Horizon on their European tour (2022), alongside Lorna Shore and pop-punk heavyweights A Day To Remember. The Tour will go across Antwerp’s Lotto Arena on February 1st, to Munich’s Zenith on the 27th of February. Making stops at Barcelona, Budapest, and Amsterdam, along with others, making it the longest tour for Bring Me The Horizon since the pandemic.

The tour will be set to go on sale on Wednesday 13th of October at 9 am British Standard Time. Fans will be flocking to the website after their recent incredible leg of arena performances in the UK has left them hungry for more. While they won’t be returning to the UK on the tour, you should still be sure to get your tickets here, if you fancy a metal holiday, before they sell out.

You can listen to Poorstacy’s Party At The Cemetry below:

Having previously teased fans with new lyrics and snippets of new music, now the Sheffield group have announced that a new track “DiE4u” will drop on Thursday, September 16, and can be pre-saved for listening here.

The announcement was accompanied by the message “club hellhole opens September 16”, leading fans to speculate whether the choice of words may refer to possible new lyrics or a record title.

CLub H3LLh0Le OpeNS 16.09
PrE-sAVe NoW. https://t.co/LEslxgmKRT pic.twitter.com/UwWx8DjwL7

— Bring Me The Horizon (@bmthofficial) September 2, 2021

This comes after the band recently shared a video with the caption “bAck2wORk” also sharing a snippet of new music with the hashtag “#bloodbath”. They also posted on their Twitter not that long ago the phrase “i k33p h0LdiNG my breATh 4 a m1raCle. h0piNg thE hoLe iN my hEarT w0ULd oF hEaleD s0m3h0W”. Fans will be hoping that all the mysteries will be revealed in the upcoming release.

Last October, the band released their Post Horror: Human Survival EP which was meant to be the first of several releases. As revealed in an interview with NME at the beginning of the year, frontman Oli Sykes said that they were “working on parts two, three and four simultaneously” and were hoping to “get songs out as soon as we can.”

Bring Me The Horizon will also be performing at Radio 1’s Live Lounge Month this September while their Post Human: Survival Horror UK tour is set to start on September 18.

In other news, Sykes also recently appeared on a track with Australian emo artist Daine which he called his favourite collaboration to date. Sharing a video of him listening to “Salt”, Sykes admitted, “I love this song so much I headbutted my phone at the end”.