Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes formed in 2015 after Carter's time with the post-hardcore band Gallows. Their debut album 'Blossom' came out that same year, establishing a sound that pulls from punk and hardcore without staying fixed to either. Songs like 'Kitty Sucker' and 'Angel Wings' carry that raw, immediate energy, built for live shows where Carter's physical delivery takes over.

Their lyrics often sit in darker territory, touching on addiction and mental health without offering easy resolutions. That directness has drawn both dedicated listeners and occasional criticism, though the band tends to treat the themes as personal rather than purely confrontational. Tracks such as 'Devil Inside Me' and 'Little Devil' lean into that interior tension, balancing aggression with a kind of weary self-awareness.

The lineup includes guitarist Dean Richardson and bassist Tom Richards, players who match Carter's intensity without competing for the spotlight. Their later albums, like 'Modern Ruin' and 'End of Suffering', kept the core sound but allowed more space for melody and texture. 'Neon Rust' from that period shows the shift, still driven, but with a clearer vocal line and a more deliberate pace.