Deafheaven

The Profile

Deafheaven are an American band formed in San Francisco in 2010 by vocalist George Clarke and guitarist Kerry McCoy. Known for blending black metal with shoegaze and post-rock, they broke through with Sunbather (2013), followed by New Bermuda (2015), Ordinary Corrupt Human Love (2018), and Infinite Granite (2021). Early work appeared on Deathwish Inc., with later releases on ANTI-.

The band’s acclaimed sound has been produced by Jack Shirley. Reviews reference performances at Primavera, the Pitchfork Festival in Paris, and Coachella. Noted members in reviews include George Clarke (vocals), Kerry McCoy (guitar), and Daniel Tracy (drums). Chelsea Wolfe appears on the track Night People.

Deafheaven, the San Francisco blackgaze/post-metal band, earn glowing praise for fusing black metal ferocity with shoegaze and post-rock atmospheres. Reviews spotlight Sunbather’s breakthrough, New Bermuda’s rougher edge, and Ordinary Corrupt Human Love’s expansive palette (with Chelsea Wolfe guesting). Discussions touch on hype, festivals, and Jack Shirley’s production. Overall sentiment: strongly positive.