The One Hundred (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Guildford , England |
| Products | Music (EPs, albums) |
The One Hundred was a heavy metal group originating from Guildford, England, formed in 2014. Their first EP, Subculture, was launched in 2014 under the Australian independent label UNFD. The band embarked on extensive tours throughout the UK and Europe, appearing at prominent events such as Sonisphere, Download Festival, and Reading and Leeds. In September 2016, they secured a deal with Spinefarm Records, part of Universal Music Group.
Their inaugural album, Chaos + Bliss, was released on 2 June 2017 and received favorable critical acclaim.
In July 2018, the group announced their disbandment via social media platforms.
History
Originally started as a songwriting and production collaboration by vocalist Jacob Field and guitarist Tim Hider, The One Hundred transitioned into a complete band upon recognizing their distinctive musical direction. Bassist Phil Kneller joined from their former metalcore ensemble Collapse The Control, and drummer Joe Balchin, previously with Open The Skies and Fly This For Me, finalized the lineup by late 2013.
The band's first single "Breed" was released in October 2013 and quickly garnered support from BBC Radio 1. This was followed by "Kingsmen" and a Radio 1 premiere of their cover of Iggy Azalea's "Black Widow." The Subculture EP earned positive feedback, with particular praise for Field's unmistakable British vocal tone. Prior to the EP’s release, they toured as support for British rap metal act Hacktivist.
Building on the EP’s success, The One Hundred toured alongside Papa Roach across the UK in March 2015 before performing at Download Festival. They later supported Eskimo Callboy on tour and appeared at the Reading and Leeds Festivals that year. Additionally, they opened for Mötley Crüe during three UK arena concerts and toured mainland Europe with Japanese band Crossfaith. In 2016, their live appearances included Slam Dunk Festival.
The band produced five music videos—"Kingsmen," "Downfall," "Unleashed," "Dark Matters," and "Monster"—all of which received airplay on Kerrang TV and Scuzz. The single "Unleashed" was officially released in October 2014.
On 6 February 2017, they premiered "Dark Matters," the lead single from their forthcoming album, on Daniel P. Carter's Radio One Rock Show. The follow-up single "Monster" debuted on the same program on 27 April 2017.
Chaos + Bliss became available across digital platforms, CD, and vinyl formats on 2 June 2017.
On 26 July 2018, The One Hundred publicly confirmed via Facebook that they had ended their activities as a band.
A live EP recorded in 2015 was posthumously issued digitally in June 2020.
Musical style
The One Hundred's musical identity fuses components of heavy metal, hip-hop, rock, and dance genres. Their sound has been categorized within nu metal, rap metal, metalcore, nu metalcore, rap rock, and electronic rock styles.
Their debut EP Subculture (2014) combines influences from grime, metalcore, and electronica.
According to HEAVY Music Magazine, their music represents "a fusion of nu-metal, hip-hop, and rock," while Rock Sins describes it as a "mixture of rap, electronica and metalcore."
Critical reception
The One Hundred garnered positive feedback from music reviewers. James Mackinnon of Kerrang! described their initial EP as "a whirlwind of anthems that captivate audiences." Luke Morton from Metal Hammer commended it for being "packed with energetic battle cries," whereas Big Cheese recognized Subculture as a pivotal release that transformed the band's trajectory.
Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Subculture |
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Studio albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Chaos + Bliss |
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Other appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "New Skin" (cover of Incubus) | 2017 | Metal Hammer Goes '90s |