A new wave of nu-metalcore? SAVIOURSELF show their own way

There are bands that play music. And then there are bands that create their own world. A world full of emotions, contrasts, chaos, and freedom. When I immersed myself in the music of SAVIOURSELF, it didn't feel like I was listening to just another modern metalcore band. It felt as if someone had opened a portal between the nostalgia of the early 2000s and today's chaotic world, where emotions change faster than the rhythm of the songs.

SAVIOURSELF describe themselves as a nu-metalcore band. But behind that label lies much more than heaviness and breakdowns. Their music is far broader. They treat modern metalcore as a blank canvas onto which they blend influences of old-school nu-metal, electronics, and even genres you might never expect to hear in this kind of music. In their songs, you can hear echoes of Drum and Bass, Vaporwave atmospheres, UK Garage rhythms, and even funk. That's exactly why their music never feels one-dimensional. At one moment it crushes you with energy, and the next it pulls you into melancholy or nostalgia reminiscent of the carefree beginnings of the 2000s.

The band itself doesn't want to dictate what listeners should feel while listening to their music. They believe everyone should discover their own emotions in it. But if they had to compare their music to a single feeling, it would be freedom — the freedom to decide what their music awakens inside you.

Among their biggest inspirations are legends such as Limp Bizkit and System of a Down. From them, they draw energy, atmosphere, and the unmistakable vibe that defined the nu-metal era. At the same time, they are deeply connected to the modern scene and contemporary bands that influence their songwriting and heavier sound. SAVIOURSELF therefore stand somewhere between the past and the future — between nostalgia and modern aggression.

What's particularly interesting is that their songs are not created through traditional rehearsal-room jamming. Most of their music is born in their guitarist's home studio, where everything starts with a single riff or sonic idea. From there, the songs gradually evolve — sometimes coming together in a single evening, other times needing time to mature. The band often lets unfinished songs "sleep on it" and returns the next day with fresh energy and a new perspective.

If someone were to discover SAVIOURSELF through just one song, the band recommends "Consonance" from the EP NEW BLOOD. And not by coincidence. The track perfectly showcases their ability to connect emotions. One moment it hits you with massive energy and heaviness, only to pull you seconds later into a melancholic atmosphere or nostalgic Jungle Drum and Bass passages.

The strongest moments for the band don't happen in the studio, but on stage. They consider their most intense show so far to be the label reveal show in Berlin in November 2025. It was an evening when they truly felt, for the first time, that years of hard work were starting to pay off. People who had never heard of them before were shouting lyrics, having fun, and creating an atmosphere that the band still remembers vividly to this day.

For SAVIOURSELF, concerts are not just about music. They are about escaping reality. About a place where they can release all their stress, emotions, and energy. On stage, nothing matters except making sure that everyone — both the band and the audience — fully enjoys the moment. Because of this, they build a very natural connection with their fans. Not through posing, but through honesty.

The band is currently finishing a new EP, which is said to be even more daring than their previous work. The music remains heavy, but it opens the door even further to non-metal influences and experimentation. SAVIOURSELF themselves say that they no longer feel any boundaries. They are not afraid to try new vocal approaches, unconventional song structures, or combinations of genres they might not have considered possible just a few years ago.

And that may be their greatest strength — courage. The courage not to take the safe path, but to create music exactly the way they feel it.

Even though it might seem today that being in a band means dealing more with social media, concert organization, and content creation than with the music itself, SAVIOURSELF try not to forget what matters most. The band was formed among friends. And friendship is what keeps them together to this day. They go out together even outside of shows, organize "band dates" where they don't talk about music, but about life. Because for them, strong friendship is the foundation of a functioning band.

And how do they want people to leave their concerts?

Simply:

"Those guys — I need to see them again. And as soon as possible."