Melodic metalcore outlet The Plot in You is bringing their aggressively ambient tunes to Cincinnati. The band, originally from Hancock County, Ohio, will make their last tour stop on Nov. 24 at Bogart’s.
The Plot in You originally started as nothing more than a side project of former Before Their Eyes member Landon Tewers. Tewers, vocalist of The Plot in You, would later commit fully to the band and his solo project. The band has further ties to Ohio, as their first EP Wife Beater was released through InVogue Records, a well-known alternative label based in Findlay.
The Plot In You saw quick success due to Tewers’ ability to write music for the project while still a part of Before Their Eyes. Shortly after releasing their first EP, the band signed with Rise Records and put out their first full-length effort in 2011, First Born. The band has continued to put out music consistently, with their third album Happiness In Self Destruction being their most famous and commercially successful. This album showcased some of their most popular singles like “Take Me Away” and “My Old Ways.”
The Plot in You’s sound is rooted in metalcore and post-hardcore. Heavy riffs over passionate harsh vocals are a staple of theirs. What separates The Plot in You from other heavy outlets is their ability to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere within their songs, utilizing ambient distortions and chilling vocal lines. It’s truly a unique take on what could’ve been a traditional metalcore group, and it’s done the band plenty to earn the interest of fans.
The Plot in You won’t be alone when they make their final stop in Cincinnati. The band will be joined by other rock and metal outlets Currents, Zero 9:36 and Wind Walkers. If you’re into heavier music that will hit you in the feels, this is certainly the show for you.
The Plot in You plays Bogart’s on Nov. 24 at 6 p.m. More info: bogarts.com.
This story is featured in CityBeat’s Nov. 13 print edition.
This article appears in Nov 13-26, 2024.