Ignite

The Profile

Ignite is an American melodic hardcore band from Orange County, California, formed in 1993. Known for socially conscious lyrics and the soaring clean vocals of Zoltán "Zoli" Téglás, the band’s key releases include A Place Called Home (2000), Our Darkest Days (2006), and A War Against You (2016).

Origin: Orange County, California; formed 1993. Releases include work with Century Media and Revelation. The band is noted for activism and support of organizations such as Doctors Without Borders and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

Three DeBaser reviews chart Ignite’s punchy, melodic hardcore with soaring vocals and activist streak. Our Darkest Days is hailed as a peak, A Place Called Home as essential hardcore spirit, and A War Against You gets mixed but hopeful notes. Expect hooks, speed, and socially aware fire.