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Borders
12+ albums
metalcorerapcoreProgressive MetalcoreNu Metalnu metalcore
about
1. Borders is a metalcore band from Lincoln, United Kingdom. The band consists of vocalist Jordan "JJ" Olifent, guitarist Gavin "Gav" Burton, bassist Tom Britton, and drummer Daniel Hodson. The band's inception occurred when Tom, Gav, and Dan crossed paths during their university studies, bonding over their shared passion for heavy music and subsequently deciding to embark on a musical project together. Soon after, they found vocalist JJ through an advertisement seeking a suitable frontman. The name "Borders" was deliberately chosen to symbolize the societal issues prevalent in the modern world, highlighting the perceived division and boundaries that exist among people despite the increasing levels of connectivity. Borders draws influence from various sources, united by their mutual appreciation for metalcore and the emerging tech/prog metal movement. Gav's inclination towards pop music manifests in their compositions, while JJ's passion for UK grime adds a unique and distinctive flavor to their recent work. The sound of Borders defies easy categorization, blending ferocious and hard-hitting metalcore with elements of hip-hop, grime, hardcore, and alternative metal. The band actively challenges traditional genre classifications, aiming to provide an immersive and profoundly heavy experience that subverts expectations within the metalcore scene. In their lyrical endeavors, JJ invests his emotional intensity into addressing deeply personal and significant topics. Their debu
