Black Orchid Empire

Black Orchid Empire is an english alternative rock band formed in 2011 in London, England. The band consists of vocalist and guitarist Paul Visser, vocalist and bassist David Ferguson and drummer Billy Freedom. The Band began to establish themselves in the alternative rock scene with their November 2016 release of the album Archetype. Black Orchid Empire’s powerful music resonates with fans of QOTSA, Deftones and Royal Blood. Driven, determined and exceptionally talented, this ferocious trio infuse complex melodies and mammoth riffs to create instantly memorable – yet beautifully vulnerable songs. Following performances alongside heavyweights Biffy Clyro, Skunk Anansie and Editors, as well as winning Emergenza UK, the bands high-impact show has seen them steadily grow in acclaim. Thriving in the resurgent British rock scene, Black Orchid Empire are perfectly poised to be one of the breakthrough acts of the year. "Black Orchid Empire have steamrollered their way into my life with a song that is so undeniable, it's like I'm hearing Muse for the first time all over again" - Alex Baker, Kerrang! Radio