Horrenda

Horrenda are an experimental blackened extreme metal band from Dublin, Ireland, formed in 2015 by Darragh “Outis” O'Connor. Originally a solo project blending black and death metal with ambient influences, the band gained underground success with the release of Neronian Times (2016).

The lineup expanded adding punk and hardcore energy to their intense live shows. They supported acts like Rotten Sound, The Crawling, and Christ Agony, and became a regular at Ireland’s largest metal festival, Siege of Limerick. In 2020, Horrenda released Díoltas, their first album as a full band, and collaborated with Cosmopalace for Oíche Shamhna: Live in the Grand Social, a defining live performance. They expanded their sound, making their UK debut at Cardiff's Eradication Festival in 2022

In 2023, Horrenda premiered their music video Handprints on Decibel Magazine and in 2024 toured the UK. 2025 promises to bring their chaotic live show to new audiences, with the band remaining committed to pushing the limits of metal, forging ahead with greater intensity and ambition. They already have excellent shows like Paradeath Fest in Brighton, Aberdeen Metal Fest, and several tours booked.