Bring Me the Horizon

Q: Who influenced Bring Me the Horizon?

Slipknot, Linkin Park, Deftones. Each connection on MusicRoots cites a published source.

United Kingdom, 2004–now

Sheffield band led by Oli Sykes, formed in 2004. Starting in deathcore, they evolved through metalcore (Sempiternal) into arena rock and electronics (That's the Spirit, amo), becoming one of the biggest heavy bands of their generation.

MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Bring Me the Horizon and 0 artists Bring Me the Horizon influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Bring Me the Horizon?

Slipknot — Oli Sykes has said Bring Me the Horizon 'wouldn't be here if Slipknot didn't exist' — the band that pulled him into heavy music.
Linkin Park — Chester Bennington and Linkin Park directly shaped Sykes's vocals — he has cited them as an influence on the singing on Sempiternal.
Deftones — Deftones' atmospheric heaviness is a recurring touchstone for Bring Me the Horizon's melodic, textured metalcore.