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Bring Me The Horizon Delivers a Genre-Bending Spectal at Ball Arena: Photos

BMTH brought its Ascension Program Part 01 Tour to Ball Arena with a career-spanning setlist.
By Brandon Johnson
Bring Me The Horizon on stage at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, for their USA Ascension Program Part 01 tour.
Their genre has evolved from deathcore to pop rock, electronic, and trap influences.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)
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Bring Me The Horizon’s Ascension Program Part 01 tour stop at Ball Arena on September 29 was a genre-defying spectacle of sound and emotion. The night opened with rising star Amira Elfeky, whose haunting vocals and nu-metal revivalism captivated early arrivals. The Plot In You followed with a visceral, introspective set, while Motionless In White delivered gothic theatrics and crushing riffs that set the stage ablaze. BMTH closed the night with a career-spanning setlist, blending chaos and catharsis in a performance that left Denver breathless.

Bring Me The Horizon on stage at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, for their USA Ascension Program Part 01 tour.
Bring Me The Horizon was formed in Sheffield, England, in 2004.

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Stage performer for Bring Me The Horizon.
Their debut album Count Your Blessings was rooted in deathcore, a style they later evolved from.

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The crowd for Bring Me The Horizon at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
Confetti covered the crowd as Bring Me The Horizon took the stage.

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Bring Me The Horizon on stage at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, for their USA Ascension Program Part 01 tour.
Bring Me The Horizon on stage at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, for their USA Ascension Program Part 01 tour.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

The crowd for Bring Me The Horizon at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
The crowd was packed for Bring Me The Horizon.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Bring Me The Horizon on stage at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, for their USA Ascension Program Part 01 tour.
Their name comes from a line spoken by Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Bring Me The Horizon on stage at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, for their USA Ascension Program Part 01 tour.
Their genre has evolved from deathcore to pop rock, electronic, and trap influences.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

The crowd for Bring Me The Horizon at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.
The crowd for Bring Me The Horizon at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Bring Me The Horizon on stage at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, for their USA Ascension Program Part 01 tour.
Their 2024 album Post Human: Nex Gen continues their experimental streak.

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Motionless in White on stage at Ball Arena, opening for Bring Me The Horizon.
Chris “Motionless” Cerulli is the only remaining original member.

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Motionless in White on stage at Ball Arena, opening for Bring Me The Horizon.
Their name comes from the song “Motionless and White” by Eighteen Visions.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Motionless in White on stage at Ball Arena, opening for Bring Me The Horizon.
Motionless in White was formed in Scranton, Pennsylvania in 2004.

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The Plot in You on stage at Ball Arena, opening for Motionless in White.
The Plot in You’s music blends metalcore with post-hardcore and alternative rock.

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The Plot in You on stage at Ball Arena, opening for Motionless in White.
Founded in 2010 by Landon Tewers as a side project from Before Their Eyes.

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Amira Elfeky on stage at Ball Arena opening for The Plot in You.
Amira has cited Evanescence, Linkin Park, and Lana Del Rey as influences.

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Amira Elfeky on stage at Ball Arena opening for The Plot in You.
Amira’s debut EP Skin to Skin dropped in March 2024.

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Amira Elfeky on stage at Ball Arena opening for The Plot in You.
Elfeky began her career in 2023 with the viral demo “Tonight” on TikTok

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Brandon Johnson has been a freelance photographer for Denver Westword since 2018. In his role, Brandon captures and documents local events and concerts across the Denver metro area. His previous photography work includes contributing to Live Nation Colorado, 303 Magazine and Alive Coverage. While attending the University of Arkansas, he discovered his passion for photography through frequent visits to a local music venue and working for the school newspaper. www.bjohnsonxar.com

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