"Every song feels like it could be a hit single."

A statement-making start with eyes firmly set to topping the bill here one day.

"Their Americanised take on modern metalcore is tailor-made for fans of Asking Alexandria and Bad Omens." — Metal Hammer

Defying Decay enlist Thai-Belgian pop star Violette Wautier for alt-pop crossover single 'Clouds'.

Synthetic Sympathy is Defying Decay's most ambitious and polished work to date; a bold reinvention and a fearless willingness to evolve.

Defying Decay may have just created the soundtrack to summer 2026.

It did remind me quite a bit of early Linkin Park with a softer sung chorus mixed in perfectly.

Bangkok's Defying Decay use heavy music to challenge Thailand's draconian lese-majeste laws.

Defying Decay drop Synthetic Sympathy: Bangkok metal band release ambitious global album.

It's not often that our Asian bands head out on the road even around Asia, let alone across Europe.

Bangkok's Defying Decay use heavy music to challenge Thailand's draconian lese-majeste laws.

Bangkok metal band Defying Decay challenge Thailand's royal insult laws through international rock music.

Thai metal band Defying Decay use their music as a vehicle for political commentary in a country where dissent carries legal risk.

Thai rock band Defying Decay is currently conducting a concert tour across the United States — one of the first Thai heavy acts to headline on American soil.

Thailand's most internationally ambitious rock metal band steps into the spotlight with global production credentials.

Defying Decay has been touring since 2015 through the present day — across China, Japan, Russia, Europe and the USA.

Defying Decay rally the Thai rock community with new single 'Clouds', featuring Violette Wautier.

Thai rock metal band Defying Decay making international waves.

A behind-the-scenes look at Defying Decay's touring life alongside the release of 'Clouds' feat. Violette Wautier.

This song invites listeners to dive into their own inner world to search for their identity and the meaning of existence. TH

"These guys bring the essence of bands like Wage War, Bad Omens and tonight's headliners to a level that gets the crowd ready."

The skilful cover of My Chemical Romance's 'Welcome To The Black Parade' kicks the energy up a further notch and by the last song of the set there is no hesitation from the crowd to fulfil the band's wall-of-death request.

Their final song was celebrated by a venue-deep wall of death, which is pretty decent for an opening act!

Delivering an unforgettable performance and even a circle pit, the energy of the crowd was immaculate.

The band sounded great on the night — the band's performance was incredibly tight and the vocals, both clean and the screams, sounded incredible.

Light and airy keyboards are at odds with the heavy bass — it does rouse the front of the crowd.

The animated band quickly won over the crowd with their energetic blend of metalcore and even had a few crowd surfers despite hitting the stage just 15 minutes after doors!

Alternative with a bit of a nu metal twist, blending guitars and drums with heavy synth laden backing tracks — both the guitarist and singer crowd surfed during their set.

RX Regicide (feat. Kellin Quinn) featured on Maximum Metal Vol. 305 cover CD.DE

"Asia is increasingly moving into the focus of the metal scene — so it's only logical that we now talk about Defying Decay." DE

"What was once a rather aggressive electronic metalcore sound has evolved into something melodic, poppy, and internationally appealing." DE

"Finding beauty in imperfection." DE

"What was once a rather aggressive electronic metalcore sound has evolved into something melodic, somewhat poppy, and thus internationally appealing, easily rivaling similar acts from the USA."

The band displayed sheer joy in performing, with frontman Jay energetically encouraging audience participation in a striking turquoise suit. DE

Bangkok's most ambitious metal sextet formally announce their long-awaited debut full-length, a global-scale production spanning Abbey Road to NRG Studios LA.

Bangkok metal act Defying Decay announce debut full-length Synthetic Sympathy.

RX Regicide (feat. Kellin Quinn) added to weekly playlist.

"If I tell you they're from Thailand, what would you say? If I tell you they've been making waves since 2010, would you believe it?" ES

"If you have to listen to one pop metal album this year, Defying Decay brings one of the most decent proposals I've heard lately." ES

"Since its creation in 2010, DEFYING DECAY has been making more and more noise — after numerous support tours for ICE NINE KILLS, TRIVIUM, BORN OF OSIRIS." FR

"Defying Decay hail from Thailand, but they offer nothing folk or ethnic, having always looked firmly to the United States." IT