Asleep At The Helm are sharpening their edge with “Bloodline,” the ferocious closing track from their EP ‘Ornate Resentment,’ out now via Year Of The Rat Records. Hailing from Manchester, the five-piece blend melodic foundations with the raw, punishing influence of the Australian metalcore scene, resulting in a sound that’s fast, aggressive, and unrelenting. With growing support from Kerrang Radio, Music Choice, Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora, the band have quickly built a reputation for high-intensity live shows and a no-compromise approach.
“Bloodline” finds the band at their most volatile, closing ‘Ornate Resentment’ with scorched-earth energy and feral precision. Every riff hits with contempt, and every lyric cuts toward themes of betrayal and emotional decay, serving as a final act of defiance rather than resolution. The EP follows a recent UK tour with Polar and marks the first release since signing to Year Of The Rat Records, positioning Asleep At The Helm as one of the most uncompromising new voices in modern UK metalcore.