Draft:Feed the Rhino
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Feed the Rhino
| origin = Maidstone, Kent, England
| genre = Metalcore, Hardcore punk
| years_active = 2010–present
| label = In At The Deep End, Century Media
}}
Feed the Rhino are an English metalcore band from Maidstone, Kent, formed in 2010. They are known for their intense live shows and fusion of hardcore punk with melodic and groove-laden metal. Over their career, they have released four studio albums and received coverage from music publications including Metal Hammer, Distorted Sound, and Already Heard. The band has performed at major music festivals including Reading & Leeds, Hellfest, and Bloodstock. Following their show at London's Camden Underworld on 17th May 2019, Feed The Rhino split up{{cite web |title=Feed the Rhino – The Burning Sons Review |url=https://www.kerrang.com/feed-the-rhino-to-split-following-final-live-show |website=Kerrang |date=6 March 2019 |access-date=16 June 2025}}. In October 2024, the band appeared to reform, sharing new gig flyers on their official social media accounts, although no official statement has been issued, and it remains unclear whether this marks a full return.
History
The band formed in 2010 and released their debut album, Mr. Red Eye, the same year through Siege of Amida Records. Their second release, The Burning Sons (2012), marked a heavier and more experimental sound. Sputnikmusic praised it as "an excellent British hardcore album."{{cite web |title=Feed the Rhino – The Burning Sons Review |url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/50732/Feed-the-Rhino-The-Burning-Sons/ |website=Sputnikmusic |date=17 August 2012 |access-date=16 June 2025}}
In 2014, The Sorrow and the Sound expanded the band's melodic range and was released via Siege of Amida and Century Media. Metal Hammer called it "energetic and crowd-friendly" and praised the improved production and songwriting.{{cite web |title=Feed the Rhino – The Sorrow and the Sound review |url=https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/feed-the-rhino-the-sorrow-and-the-sound-review |website=Metal Hammer |publisher=Louder Sound |date=27 May 2014 |access-date=16 June 2025}}
After a brief hiatus, they returned with The Silence in 2018, which blended polished production with a broader dynamic range. Metal Hammer highlighted the sharper riffs and larger melodies,{{cite web |last=Barbour |first=Rob |title=Feed the Rhino – The Silence review |url=https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/feed-the-rhino-the-silence-album-review |website=Metal Hammer |publisher=Future Publishing |date=February 2018 |access-date=16 June 2025}} while Angry Metal Guy noted the album's clarity and songwriting focus.{{cite web |title=Feed the Rhino – The Silence Review |url=https://www.angrymetalguy.com/feed-the-rhino-the-silence-review/ |website=Angry Metal Guy |date=14 February 2018 |access-date=16 June 2025}}
Band members
- Lee Tobin – vocals
- James Colley – guitar, vocals
- Sam Colley – guitar, backing vocals
- Oz Craggs – bass
- Chris Kybert – drums, percussion
Discography
== Studio albums ==
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" style="width:10em;"| Title ! scope="col" style="width:18em;"| Album details ! scope="col"| Record label |
| scope="row"| Mr. Red Eye
| Released: 28 June 2010 |
|---|
| scope="row"| The Burning Sons
| Released: 16 July 2012 |
| scope="row"| The Sorrow and the Sound
| Released: 13 June 2014 (digital), 16 June 2014 (CD) |
| scope="row"| The Silence
| Released: 16 February 2018 |
== Singles ==
- "Knives" (non-album single) – 1 August 2011{{cite web |title=Feed the Rhino – Knives |url=https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16ZBw5f1Xs/ |website=Facebook |date=1 August 2011 |access-date=16 June 2025}}; released as a digital MP3 via In At The Deep End Records{{cite web |title=Feed the Rhino – Knives (File, MP3 Download) |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/10403530-Feed-The-Rhino-Knives |website=Discogs |year=2011 |access-date=16 June 2025}}
Festival appearances
Feed the Rhino have performed at multiple rock and metal festivals across the UK and Europe, contributing to their reputation as a powerful live act. Key festival appearances include:
- GuilFest (2012)
- Hevy Music Festival (2012){{cite web |title=Feed the Rhino: Hevy Fest |url=https://www.trebuchet-magazine.com/feed-the-rhino-hevy-fest/ |website=Trebuchet Magazine |date=24 August 2012 |access-date=16 June 2025}}
- Reading & Leeds Festivals (2015)
- 2000trees Festival (2015)
- Bloodstock Open Air (2018)
- Hellfest (France, 2018)
- Boomtown Fair (2018)
- Vagos Metal Fest (Portugal, 2018)
Touring
In early 2018, the band headlined a UK tour to promote The Silence, playing shows in cities such as London, Manchester, and Glasgow.{{cite web |title=Feed The Rhino: Release Video for "Losing Ground", Announce UK Tour |url=https://www.metal-temple.com/site/news/view/general_news/feed-the-rhino-release.htm |website=Metal Temple |date=16 January 2018 |access-date=16 June 2025}} They have also toured with bands including Enter Shikari and Cancer Bats, and received recognition for their intense and physical live sets.
References
External links
- [https://www.facebook.com/feedtherhino Official Facebook page]
- [https://www.instagram.com/feedtherhino Official Instagram]
- [https://www.concertarchives.org/bands/feed-the-rhino Concert Archives profile]
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{{Draft categories|
Category:English metalcore musical groups
Category:Musical groups established in 2010
Category:Musical groups from Kent
Category:Century Media Records artists
}}