BIO
UK alt-metal powerhouse NIGHT THIEVES continue their rapid ascent with pounding riffs, soaring choruses, and a slew of arena-ready hooks. The quartet are gearing up to release their hugely anticipated debut album, Metaxis, landing Friday 20th March.
Renowned for their high-octane blend of striking alt-metal and heartfelt, dynamic songwriting, NIGHT THIEVES have already earned acclaim from tastemakers including Metal Hammer, Planet Rock, Powerplay, Kerrang!, BBC Radio One, Total Rock, Fireworks Magazine, Rock Radio Magazine, and ERB Magazine. Their rapid ascent has also seen them share stages withMarisa and the Moths, The Five Hundred, Dacara, Mallavora, HAWXX, and Chuggaboom, as well as festivals such as Hammmerdown, SOS, and Novacaine, cementing their status as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging alt-metal acts.
Building on the momentum of their 2024 Polarity EP, which was produced by Grammy-nominated heavyweight Romesh Dodangoda (Bring Me The Horizon, Nova Twins, Funeral For A Friend), the band once again teamed up with Dodangoda to shape Metaxis. The result is a bold, expansive statement that pushes their sound into thrilling new territory, setting the stage for their next major leap forward.
Armed with a breathtaking debut album, a thumping new single, and live dates, 2026 is already shaping up to be a monumental year for NIGHT THIEVES.
Jess Moyle - Vocals
Paul Andrew - Guitar
Rick Hunter-Burns - Bass
Ryan Delglyn - Drums
PRESS QUOTES
"NIGHT THIEVES have delivered a full-throttle, guttural MASTERPIECE... elevating every track to DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL-worthy heights... It is rare for a debut album to possess absolutely NO FILLER. 9/10 " - Powerplay Magazine (issue 286 March/April 2026)
"A striking sound which demands massive crowds" - Metal Hammer
“Absolutely EPIC!” - BBC Introducing
"Obsidian is a track built for the big stages and that's where they should be" - BSB TV
"catchy as f**k… anthemic… pop dynamics and massive, crunching riffs” - Uber Rock
"Monster riffs and huge melodies!” - Fireworks Magazine
“Cleverly constructed songs that range from heavy, metallic, operatic, symphonic, and clever pop mash-ups…. this is a rewarding listen” - RAMzine
“Heavy riffs to grab your ears” - HRH
"Impressive catalogue of heavy riff filled melodic tracks that are set to blow up many a sweaty stage. Bands like this keep hard rock alive." - Backseat Mafia
"Joss Moyles vocals are captivating and simply f*cking epic, perfectly accompanied by the stunning instrumentals... this EP is perfection" - Novacaine
