A Brutal Resurrection in Manchester
Bring Me The Horizon stormed Manchester’s BEC Arena on July 10, 2026, to perform their 2006 debut, Count Your Blessings, in its entirety. Billed as “Outbreak Presents: Count Your Blessings | Repented,” the one-off show served as a “reactivation” of the band’s record, resurrecting tracks that had been gathering dust for over a decade.
Dusting Off the Deathcore Archive
Frontman Oli Sykes worked on mastering the aggressive vocal techniques required to revisit the material. The result was a setlist featuring songs that had not seen a stage since 2006 or 2009.
The show opened with “Pray For Plagues,” leading into deep cuts including “Slow Dance,” “Black & Blue,” “Tell Slater Not to Wash His Dick,” and “A Lot Like Vegas.” In a historic first, the band debuted “Dehumanized” live, finally bringing the track to the stage. The night closed on a high-octane note with “Blessed With A Curse” and “Diamonds Aren’t Forever.”
The Physical Cost of Repentance
The Manchester show aligns with the release of the Count Your Blessings | Repented collection. Reflecting on the project, he admitted, "Took me a minute to work out how to do some of this shit again," while acknowledging the fanbase’s loyalty through the band’s various sonic evolutions.
Touring Through the Festival Circuit
This return to form comes in the midst of a relentless 2026 schedule. Having recently wrapped their “Ascension Program 2” North American tour, the band has maintained a heavy festival presence. Their summer run included a high-profile set at Hellfest—where Lorna Shore’s Will Ramos joined them for “Antivist”—and a collaboration with Babymetal at Graspop Metal Meeting.
Shifting Priorities in the Studio
While “Repented” looks backward, Sykes has hinted at new horizons. Speaking to NME at Reading Festival 2025, he suggested that a “Director’s Cut” of Post Human: Nex Gen could eventually surface, potentially featuring up to 12 additional tracks. However, he cautioned that these releases are not set in stone, as his priorities have shifted following the birth of his twins.
“The music will come, but it’s just not the be-all and end-all,” Sykes told NME. “We’re realizing that we don’t have to put another record out; we just put one out. Most bands would go away for two years, have an actual break. You don’t have to do this, but I want to and I enjoy it.”
The Road Ahead
The band shows no signs of slowing down. They are slated to headline Sziget 2026 in Budapest this August, keeping their festival momentum alive. This follows the limited two-day theatrical release of their concert film, L.I.V.E. In São Paulo, which critics hailed as a “statement of greatness” regarding the band’s current live trajectory.
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