BRAND OF SACRIFICE will be performing at Reload for the first time in 2027—and if you see deathcore not just as “hard” but as a craft, this is the show for you. This band is technically on the cutting edge: supremely precise, supremely powerful, with a sense of drama that turns individual parts into a real arc of suspense—so that you’re not just “nodding along,” but are truly immersed in it.

Their trademark is the combination of brutality and grandeur. BRAND OF SACRIFICE build their songs with orchestral layers and a massive soundscape—featuring these grand, almost “cinematic” moments in the background—without losing any of their intensity. On the contrary: it makes the sound even denser, even more intense.

Add to that a background that genre connoisseurs will immediately recognize: Founded in 2018 in Toronto, it emerged from the circle around The Afterimage and was initially clearly inspired by Kentaro Miura’s manga “Berserk”—name and aesthetic included. This storytelling isn’t just an afterthought—it’s part of the core.

The compelling reason why you shouldn’t miss them: BRAND OF SACRIFICE translates intricate detail into raw power live. The songs thrive on their intensity—and you feel that most strongly when you’re up close and hear just how seamlessly everything fits together.

Reload 2027: First time. And a slot where it pays to get in early.