Nail Bite formed in London in 2012. Their debut album, 'The System,' came out in 2014, with the title track becoming a notable single. The band's lineup includes Ethan Sinclair on vocals and guitar, Samuel Carter on bass, and James Murphy on drums.
They followed up with albums like 'The Awakening' in 2016 and 'Catharsis' in 2018. Their sound pulls from punk, grunge, and hip-hop, giving their music a rough-edged quality. Songs like 'Ticks' and 'The System' reflect their direct approach to writing.
Nail Bite's lyrics often tackled political and social themes, which sometimes drew criticism and protests at their shows. They kept playing regardless, maintaining a steady output through the 2010s without much mainstream polish.
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