The Leeds Gig Guide

Band Biography for the final sigh:

Formed in 2003, The Final Sigh have taken massive steps in the underground and mainstream music channels. From self financed EP releses to major exposure which includes splits with Corpo's RSJ, stateside publication with Rotting Corpse Records' Raw Aggression compliation, and then the critically acclaimed debut album "If You're Not Part of the Solution, You're Part of the Problem" released with Anticulture Records which in turn lead to a Metal Hammer profile of the band. After several changes to the line up and a long writing period, The Final Sigh have found a stable platform to build on. Bringing in a new vocalist and bass player has added extra dynamics to the band, and they are currently recording the second full album penciled for an early 2010 release.

Where most bands will pigeon-hole themselves into a genre, The Final Sigh have always made classification near impossible with carefully crafted material that flows seamlessly between diving riffs and relaxed melody, whilst being able to crack eardrums in the same bar as subtle layered ambient breaks. Unconcerned by the traditional expectations of what a "metal" band should be, the band continue to push themselves whilst maintaining a ferocious and atmospheric live performance.

Despite some time out to record, The Final Sigh are no strangers to the live circuit, with multiple UK tours under their belts, including main support for Horse The Band's "Mechanical Hand" tour. The band has also been seen sharing a stage with, amongst others, The Blueprint, Stand Up Guy, Chickenhawk, Beecher, American Head Charge, Bring Me The Horizon, Cephalic Carnage, Fei Comodo, Last Chance To Dance, Red Stars Parade, God Forbid, Caliban, Templeton Pek, Panic Cell, Enter Shikari, The Letters Organize, Bossk, Red Sparowes and Devil Sold His Soul.

The Final Sigh will be returning in 2010. Until then, you can find our preview track "Empire" exclusively on the No Apathy Volume 2 compilation. Which will be available to download soon.