The Divided
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Eastbourne , England |
| Products | Metalcore music |
The Divided was a metalcore group originating from Eastbourne, England, formed in 2010. Their musical style blended aggressive hardcore screams and shouts with melodic clean singing, heavy riffs, and distinctive breakdowns.
History
The Divided came together in 2010 following the dissolution of several unsigned bands. Their initial EP attracted significant radio attention and was featured in prominent national music publications such as Kerrang!. They toured extensively throughout the United Kingdom, performing alongside bands including Heart in Hand, Silent Screams, Dead and Divine, Demoraliser, Heart of a Coward, Hacktivist, Monuments, as well as embarking on tours with As Enemies Arise and In League.
In December 2011, the band revealed that Karl Schubach, frontman of American metalcore outfit Misery Signals, contributed guest vocals to the title track of their mini-album, which was released on 24 March 2012.
June 2012 marked the departure of founding drummer Dan O'Driscoll, who left to dedicate time to his family and his custom drum enterprise, Serenity Drums. Shortly thereafter, guitarist Alex Prior and bassist Laurien Woodgate also exited the group. The Divided introduced Nathan Cottenham, Ross Anderson, and Dave Archer as new members through an announcement on Facebook. This revamped lineup issued the single "Exister" on 29 August 2013.
Following their official split declaration on Facebook, The Divided performed their concluding concert in Brighton on 2 March 2014.
After the breakup, former band members pursued other musical ventures: bassist Dave Archer joined death metal band Abhorrent Decimation, while ex-drummer Dan O'Driscoll became the lead vocalist for British metalcore band CENTURIES.
Members
- Johnny Lee Weston – lead vocals (2012–2014)
- Ross Anderson – guitar (2012–2014)
- Sam Hewgill – guitar and vocals (2010–2014)
- Dave Archer – bass guitar (2012–2014)
- Nathan Cottenham – drums (2012–2014)
- Dan O'Driscoll – drums (2010–2012)
- Alex Prior – guitar (2010–2012)
- Laurien Woodgate – bass guitar (2010–2012)
Discography
| Year | Title | Format |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Demo EP | Demo |
| 2011 | "Ghosts of Our Past" | Single |
| 2012 | For Tonight We're Strangers | Mini-album |
| 2013 | "Exister" | Single |