Bring Me The Horizon — Lo‑files: When Metalcore Goes Lo-fi

Bring Me The Horizon’s surprise release Lo‑files may raise eyebrows—23 lo-fi remakes of their biggest anthems—but it proves that even the heaviest bands can find beauty in restraint.

Gone are the roars and breakdowns; in come hazy beats, crackling ambiance, and melancholic guitar loops that reimagine hits like “Sleepwalking,” “Doomed,” and “Throne” as background art for focused work, late-night chill, or introspection.

The story behind Lo‑files is rooted in frontman Oli Sykes's desire to decompress after the rush of Post Human: NeX Gen. Having created the chaotic, genre-blending Music To Listen To…, Sykes now wanted something quieter—“utility music” designed for anxiety or study—and called on collaborators like Lophiile, Drxnk, Kanisan, HM Surf, Casiio & No Spirit to reshape their catalog through a lo-fi lens.

What emerges across 23 tracks is a transformative journey. A song like “Shadow Moses” sheds its metalcore intensity and becomes a drifting soundscape steered by mellow percussion and soft echoed vocals. “Throne” evolves into a contemplative instrumental journey, and “Doomed” retains its emotional core even when stripped of crunch and scream. Though some may call its runtime indulgent, others see it as proof that fan favorites can withstand radical reinterpretation .

Described as “a full genre pivot” and “another attempt at creating something low‑key,” Lo‑files marks a rare detour for a band known first for their heavy sound. But that pivot is strengthened by intention: this isn’t a remix album—it’s a reframing. It invites listeners to hear BMTH not as headbangers, but as ambient architects, capable of haunting minimalism and emotional nuance.

For long-time fans, Lo‑files might feel strange. But in an age of endless streaming and curated soundscapes, Turn up the volume—or don’t. This album is about the space between notes, the comfort in looped vinyl snaps, and finding solace in the familiar viewed through a prism of quiet.