Pendulum

The Profile

Pendulum are an Australian drum’n’bass group formed in Perth in 2002 by Rob Swire, Gareth McGrillen, and Paul “El Hornet” Harding. They fused DnB with rock and big-room electronics, breaking through with Hold Your Colour (2005) and evolving on In Silico (2008) and Immersion (2010). Collaborations highlighted in reviews include Liam Howlett, In Flames, and Steven Wilson.

Formed: Perth, Australia (2002). Core members: Rob Swire (vocals, keyboards, production), Gareth McGrillen (bass), Paul “El Hornet” Harding (DJ). Studio albums include Hold Your Colour (2005), In Silico (2008), and Immersion (2010). Swire and McGrillen also launched Knife Party in 2011. Known for blending drum’n’bass with rock instrumentation and arena-sized hooks.

Pendulum are an Australian drum’n’bass group known for fusing breakneck electronics with rock power. Reviews here praise the leap from Hold Your Colour’s club roots to the guitar-forward In Silico and the widescreen Immersion with high-profile guests. A 2025 comeback review (Inertia) highlights heavier guitars alongside classic DnB energy. Overall sentiment: energetic, creative, and crowd-igniting.