Since 2018, Toronto-based deathcore quintet Brand of Sacrifice have been imprinting their mark
on the heavy music scene. Dubbed ‘The Branded Ones,’ the group’s fans joined and marched
with them as they tore across the globe in support of debut EP 'The Interstice' and LP statement
'God Hand' which debuted at #20 on Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums Chart. Other highlights to
a whirlwind cycle for 'God Hand' included a slot on The Summer Slaughter Tour with Carnifex,
Cattle Decapitation, The Faceless and Lorna Shore, a world tour with tech vets Rings of Saturn,
plus a tour with fellow upcoming deathcore titans Shadow of Intent. Brand of Sacrifice have
spread their wings for sophomore LP 'Lifeblood', debuting at #1 on Billboard's Top New Artist
Albums. With a production even more pummeling, exemplified by laser-sharp structures and a
wide-gulf of dynamics, the album takes catchy to another level, with choruses comprising string
orchestrations and synths, alongside bludgeoning breakdowns and plenty of guest
appearances. Across their releases to date, Brand of Sacrifice have hit 30+ million
streams and 7+ million YouTube views.
The band draws its name from popular anime series Berserk by Kentaro Miura.
'Lifeblood' focuses on the series’ dark horse protagonist Guts, a lone wolf who faces demons
both inside and out in a post-apocalyptic world. Fans at any Brand of Sacrifice show will be
familiar with set-closer “Eclipse” and its ending chant of, “Welcome to the new age.” With
'Lifeblood', it’s evident the band have ushered in yet another, even fresher era from which there
is no turning back.