Darkest Hour

Darkest Hour is an American melodic death metal / metalcore band from Washington, D.C., formed in 1995.

Reviews note a Scandinavian/Swedish melodic death metal influence. Members mentioned in reviews include John Henry (vocals), Mike Schleibaum (guitar), Kris Norris (lead guitar), Ryan Parrish (drums) and Paul Burnette (bass). Deliver Us was produced with the contribution of Devin Townsend. The band's sound evolved from hardcore/metalcore toward melodic death metal with technical instrumentation.

DeBaser hosts two reviews that emphasize Darkest Hour's Scandinavian-influenced melodic death metal. Undoing Ruin is noted for its thrash attitude and guitar technique; Deliver Us is praised for songwriting and production by Devin Townsend. Overall the band is seen as an accomplished American take on a European sound.

For:Fans of melodic death metal, metalcore and Scandinavian-influenced heavy metal; listeners who appreciate technical guitar work.