Split Chain

Split Chain is an English band formed in Bristol in 2023. The line-up consists of vocalist Bert Martínez-Cowles, bassist Tom Davies, drummer Aaron Black and guitarists Oli Bowles and Jake Reid.^[3]

Split Chain
Origin	Bristol, England
Genres	Nu metal shoegaze nu gaze[1][2] post-hardcore[1]
Years active	2023–present[3]
Labels	Epitaph[2]
Members	Roberto Martínez-Cowles Jake Reid Oliver Bowles Tom Davies Aaron Black

History

The band was formed from the remnants of other local bands, including Pushing Daisies, Ursus and Roads to Nowhere. The band released their debut single, "Get Inside", on 14 April 2023, with a further three singles following that year.

In 2024, they released a further three singles, a re-worked version of their 2023 single "Extract", featuring Softcult and renamed to "(Re)-Extract", along with a cover of Type O Negative's "I Don't Wanna Be Me", which they had been performing live at shows prior.^[4]

After signing with Epitaph Records in 2024, they announced that their debut studio album, Motionblur, would be released on 11 July 2025.^[5] They also announced a North American tour with Silverstein starting in January 2024.

Musical style

The band became known for their combination of nu metal and shoegaze, while also incorporating elements of grunge and post-hardcore, which they have referred to as "Dreamo".^[2][6] They are inspired by artists including Deftones, Superheaven and Narrow Head.^[1]

Discography

Albums

• motionblur (2025)

Singles

• "Get Inside" (2023)
• "Future" (2023)
• "Extract" (2023)
• "Chalk" (2023)
• "Fade" (2024)
• "Descend" (2024)
• "Haven" (2024)
• "(Re)-Extract" (2024)
• "I Don't Wanna Be Me" (2024)
• "I’m Not Dying to Be Here" (2025)
• "bored.tired.torn" (2025)
• "Subside" (2025)