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Band Bio | Band Members | Albums | Steelhouse Festival | Overall Review
Steelhouse Appearances: 2022, 2023
Genre: Atmospheric Rock / Melodic Hard Rock / Modern Rock
From: Northampton, England
Empyre are the definition of “slow burn turned wildfire.” With a sound built on thunderous riffs, moody textures, and spine-tingling vocals, they’ve carved out a serious space in the UK rock scene. Often compared to Alter Bridge, Muse, and even Pink Floyd, they balance power and grace with songwriting that soars as much as it smoulders.
They’re not just about volume – they’re about vibe, vision, and that feeling when a track hits you right in the chest.
– Debut album full of emotional depth and progressive fire.
Try: New Republic, Only Way Out, Too Close
– Sharper, heavier, and even more dynamic. Their breakout moment.
Try: Waking Light, Parasites, Hit and Run
A storming debut on the mountain. Their sound might’ve started brooding, but the crowd left buzzing. One of the most talked-about sets for first-timers.
Returning with more confidence, more muscle, and a fanbase that doubled overnight. Henrik’s vocals soared, and the band’s chemistry was undeniable.
Highlights:
– New Republic – anthemic, emotional, unforgettable
– Parasites – heavy, hypnotic, haunting
– The moment the mist cleared and their set hit full blast… magic.
Forum Rating: ★★★★★
Most Likely To: Headline Steelhouse in the next 5 years
Bring ‘em back? Only if we can build a second stage called “Empyrean Heights”
Steelhouse Appearances: 2022, 2023 Genre: Atmospheric Rock / Melodic Hard Rock / Modern Rock From: Northampton, England
Band Bio
Empyre are the definition of “slow burn turned wildfire.” With a sound built on thunderous riffs, moody textures, and spine-tingling vocals, they’ve carved out a serious space in the UK rock scene. Often compared to Alter Bridge, Muse, and even Pink Floyd, they balance power and grace with songwriting that soars as much as it smoulders.
They’re not just about volume – they’re about vibe, vision, and that feeling when a track hits you right in the chest.
Band Members
- Henrik Steenholdt – Vocals / Guitar
- Did Coles – Lead Guitar
Elliott Bale – Drums- Grant Hockley – Bass
Fun Fact: The band’s name, “Empyre,” is an archaic term for the highest heaven – fitting for a band whose sound often feels celestial.
Album List
Self Aware (2019)
– Debut album full of emotional depth and progressive fire.
Try: New Republic, Only Way Out, Too Close
Relentless (2023)
– Sharper, heavier, and even more dynamic. Their breakout moment.
Try: Waking Light, Parasites, Hit and RunPowerful themes of control, struggle, and finding meaning – this is arena rock for thinkers.
Steelhouse Festival Performances
2022 – First Foray
A storming debut on the mountain. Their sound might’ve started brooding, but the crowd left buzzing. One of the most talked-about sets for first-timers.
2023 – Main Stage Momentum
Returning with more confidence, more muscle, and a fanbase that doubled overnight. Henrik’s vocals soared, and the band’s chemistry was undeniable.
Highlights:
– New Republic – anthemic, emotional, unforgettable
– Parasites – heavy, hypnotic, haunting
– The moment the mist cleared and their set hit full blast… magic.
Overall Review
Forum Rating: ★★★★★
Most Likely To: Headline Steelhouse in the next 5 years
Bring ‘em back? Only if we can build a second stage called “Empyrean Heights”
