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**Reject The Sickness**, a five-piece metal band from Belgium, has been storming the scene since 2010. Their music plunges into the raw, turbulent world of outcast youth, exploring themes like abuse, neglect, and self-harm, and navigating through these dark realities. Their lyrics, though fictional, are enriched by the real-life experiences of their vocalist Guy, a dedicated social worker. Their sound is a powerful blend of rhythmical death metal, relentless melodic aggression, some atmospheric Black and a dash of metalcore.

The journey began in 2008 when Guy Vercruysse and Ruben Van der Beken united in their quest to form a band. By 2010, with a full lineup, they dropped their first demo, "Slack Muscles Heal." In 2013, they released their debut mini-CD "Bloodstained Eyes" digitally via Clean and Dirty and physically through Deathwake Recordings, later re-released in 2015 by Headshot Records. That same year, the dynamic drumming of Jannick Govaert became a permanent fixture.

Their debut full-length album, "Chains of Solitude," released in 2015 under the Danish metal label Mighty Music, catapulted the band onto stages at prestigious events like Graspop Metal Meeting and expanded their fanbase across the UK and beyond. The band's sophomore album, 2018's "The Weight of Silence," also under Mighty Music, offered a fresh and raw melodic sound, earning them a coveted spot at the Slovenian Metaldays festival.

Following lineup changes, with the introduction of lead guitarist Zoran Van Bellegem and bassist Jonas Messiaen, Reject The Sickness entered a new era of more melodic yet darker and fiercer tunes. This evolution was showcased in their 2019 EP, "The New Chapter." Despite a busy schedule of festivals and gigs, they continued to craft their next full-length masterpiece.

"While Our World Dissolves," aptly named, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and finally released in 2021. This album marked a significant stylistic evolution, showcasing their rawest and most intriguing sound yet. They toured Europe twice, including a wild ride with Vader under the stewardship of Massive Music. In 2023, they joined the Monsters of Death tour alongside Monstrosity and Origin. Their hit song "Burning Soil" became a fan favorite, smashing 200,000 plays on Spotify.

2025 marks a monumental year for Reject The Sickness as they celebrate their 15th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, they'll release a new album, "Signs of the End," worldwide on May 30. The band continues to push their style, going the extra mile. Lyrically, they keep delving into the human psyche, exploring the struggles of growing up in a dark place with neglect. The lyrics delve into the minds of the neglected, showcasing their inner fear and hate, and how it fuels their desire for revenge. However, revenge in an adult world is hard, leaving them trapped in their thoughts. Musically, Reject The Sickness continues to evolve their style, more rhythmical, atmospheric, and catchy. It's harder, rawer, straight to the face, and melodic. They've even ventured into the realm of atmospheric black metal in a few songs. Reject The Sickness is here to stay. In 2025, they embark on a journey of total label independence, believing they can do better on their own at the moment.

BAND

Vocals/ Guy Vercruysse
Lead Guitar / Zoran Van Bellegem
Drums / Jannick Govaert
Guitar / Ruben Van der Beken
Bass / Jonas Messiaen