Horizis is a band that takes its music seriously, but not itself. The band creates modern metal for the social media age, blending epic heavy metal riffs, thrilling orchestral sounds, brutal breakdowns, and energizing electro and trance elements. The vocals range from mezzo-soprano to powerful screams, shouts, and growls, making for a unique and diverse sound. Horizis writes songs about a variety of nerdy topics, including Magic cards, Star Wars Lego, and D&D, earning them the fitting genre of “nerd metal.”
Horizis has released a love hymn to Dungeons and Dragons, the beloved pen-and-paper game of nerds worldwide. The song celebrates the escape from reality that the game provides, while also including all the classic tropes of the game. Musically, the song combines elements of melodic death metal with the band’s signature blend of orchestra and mezzo-soprano vocals. The high tempo and driving riffs, along with the accentuated keyboard, bring to mind the sounds of Suidakra and early Ex Deo. You can find the song, lyrics, and video on YouTube and all major streaming platforms.
Horizis is a nerd metal band made up of six diverse metal fans united by their love for the song “Sleepwalking” by Bring Me The Horizon. While the music of Bring Me The Horizon is known for its simple structures and catchy melodies, Horizis puts their own spin on the song by adding layers of instruments, sounds, and vocal parts, creating a rich and complex soundscape that enhances the song’s emotional depth. Whether you consider this a brilliant idea or an ambitious reimagining, Horizis brings a fresh take to “Sleepwalking” that is sure to impress fans of Bring Me The Horizon and nerd metal alike.