Spiritbox: set to be unstoppable in 2021
With
Holy Roller and its instantly iconic, Midsommarreferencing video, Spiritbox crafted a thumping, grooveheavy hit that appealed to alternative music fans of just about every persuasion. It ended up being one of 2020’s major rock anthems, racking up millions in streams and video views and putting Spiritbox at the very forefront of heavy music’s next generation of up-and-comers. Coming three years after the band’s debut, self-titled EP, it represented a steep evolution from the more progressively minded sounds of their older material, even if the band’s experimental side remained very much on show. That said, when we spoke to the trio, they made sure to point out that releasing one all-out banger shouldn’t be seen as an indicator of their music yet to come. As far as they were concerned, finally getting a full album together just meant they could be more ambitious than ever.