BRACES are a four-piece hardcore and deathcore band from Tilburg, Netherlands, blending metalcore, electronic percussion and crushing riffs in the vein of Slipknot, Emmure and Knocked Loose. They built a solid reputation through sold-out shows and support slots for acts like Deez Nuts and Crystal Lake, and have played festivals including Jera on Air. Their debut album Hostile Territory arrived in September 2025 to strong local acclaim, and in early 2026 they were named one of 3voor12/Tilburg's twelve acts tipped to break through that year.
BRACES was included by 3voor12/Tilburg in the '12van3voor12/Tilburg of 2026' as one of the local acts expected to break through that year.
The single 'Paradise Denied' appeared in the 3voor12/Tilburg Song of the Year 2025 list, with the band described as sharper, darker and more confident than ever.
BRACES released their debut album Hostile Territory on 18 September 2025, a ten-track record that they celebrated with a release show at Hall of Fame in Tilburg.
BRACES performed on day two of Jera on Air 2025, a slot they managed to secure on their own according to 3voor12/Tilburg.
BRACES released their debut EP Ugly World on 15 March 2024, a six-track release that set the tone for their further breakthrough.
