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HOPE ERODES is a Belgian metalcore band founded in 2013, known for its explosive live shows, relentless energy, and intense stage presence featuring fog machines and immersive lighting setups.

Every show is pure adrenaline.

Their sound fuses the aggression of metalcore with melodic death metal influences, drawing comparisons to Killswitch Engage and icons of the Gothenburg sound such as Dark Tranquillity and At the Gates — while forging their own identity through raw emotion and a powerful wall of sound.

In 2013, after a long search for the right chemistry, five musicians came together in the backroom of a local venue. Just three months later, they entered Red Left Hand Recording Studio, initially recording songs intended purely for promotional use. The result was so well-received by their local scene that the band decided to officially release their debut EP ‘Lost to Supremacy’ on March 2nd, 2014 — a four-track introduction that brought them to both small and large stages throughout Belgium.

In 2018, HOPE ERODES re-emerged with a new line-up and hit the studio once more. Teaming up with Bert Vervoort (Carnation) for recording and mixing, and Yarne Heylen for mastering, the band crafted their second EP ‘Rainwalker’ at Project Zero Studio. This release received high praise from renowned outlets such as Aardschok, RockTribune, and Rockzine, solidifying their reputation for atmospheric brutality and melody.

The COVID period of 2020–2021 paused live shows and brought internal changes, including the departure of a founding member. But HOPE ERODES returned with renewed focus, landing 3rd place at the Belgian Wacken Metal Battle 2023 and earning praise for their revitalized stage performances.

2024 and 2025 are years of growth and new music: the band is releasing a series of singles — The Crown, Burning Ghosts, As Hope Erodes, and Into The Void — all produced, mixed, and mastered by Yarne Heylen at Project Zero Studio. These tracks will be bundled into a brand-new EP by year’s end. Meanwhile, fresh material is already in development, setting the stage for the next chapter.

HOPE ERODES stands for energy, passion, and sheer joy on stage. Every show is a celebration — loud, emotional, and unforgettable.

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