Employed To Serve

About

Employed To Serve aren't just a band; they're a sonic demolition crew. Hailing from Woking, UK, this five-piece has spent the last decade carving a brutal niche for themselves in the heavy music landscape, blending elements of hardcore, metalcore, and even a dash of sludge into a visceral and intensely personal sound. Think Converge grappling with Code Orange in a dilapidated warehouse, fuelled by pure rage. Since their formation in 2012, ETS have steadily ascended the ranks, releasing increasingly ferocious albums like "Greyer Than You Remember" (2017) and "Eternal Forward Motion" (2019), each a masterclass in controlled chaos. However, it was 2021's "Conquering" that truly solidified their position as modern metal heavyweights, showcasing a newfound maturity and songwriting prowess without sacrificing any of their raw intensity. Frontwoman Justine Jones’s guttural screams and introspective lyrics, combined with the band’s razor-sharp musicianship, make for an experience that’s both cathartic and deeply unsettling. ETS aren't afraid to tackle difficult subjects, exploring themes of mental health, societal anxieties, and personal struggles with unflinching honesty. Having toured relentlessly across Europe and beyond, sharing stages with acts like Architects and Code Orange, Employed To Serve continue to push the boundaries of heavy music, cementing their legacy as one of the UK's most vital and uncompromising voices. With the release of their latest album, "Lost Language", Employed to Serve continue to build on that legacy.