5. Bring Me The Horizon
The vitriol poured upon Sheffield metallers Bring Me The Horizon upon the release of their debut EP was breathtaking to behold. Critics and metal fans alike jeered at the teenagers full sleeve tattoos, floppy haircuts and pouty Myspace pics while questioning their knowledge of metal folklore. What, you cant name 50 obscure Norwegian metal bands from the 1980s? Ludicrous! Yet while their carefully manicured image came under fire (the band were frequently bottled off-stage while touring with Killswitch Engage), even the harshest hater found it hard to deny that their music, while still somewhat raw and confused, had a spark that might lead to something in the future. It would take a few more years, however, for the band to put the haters to bed. Wisely abandoning the unconvincing deathcore they'd pursued so far, the boys conjured a dark, gothic take on metalcore inspired by singer Oli's experience of sleep paralysis. It paid off big time, and suddenly they were taken seriously. Now respected for their ability to blend different musical influences into a brutal, brilliant whole, the Steel City kids took the long route to the top of their game.