In the quiet seaside town of Bridlington, where fishing boats rock in the harbour and the pace of life moves a little slower than most places, something heavier is starting to take shape.
L.O.C are not a band built for quiet surroundings.
Founded in early 2025 by frontman Adam Towse, the Yorkshire groove metal outfit have been carving out a sound that hits with the force of something far bigger than the small coastal town they come from. Alongside Towse on vocals and guitar, the band’s lineup features Will Watson on guitar, Dave Worth on bass and Mark Cooper behind the drums.
Together they’ve built a project that thrives on groove driven heaviness, drop tuned riffs and a live energy that feels explosive from the moment they step on stage.
Their latest single, I Fear No One, marks another step forward in that evolution. Produced and mixed by metal production heavyweight Colin Richardson, the track pushes the band further into faster, heavier territory while still keeping the groove and identity that defines their sound.
It’s aggressive. Direct. Unapologetically heavy.
With momentum building around their growing fanbase and more live shows beginning to line up, L.O.C are proving that big sounds don’t need big city origins.
Sometimes they begin in the quietest places.
We caught up with Adam Towse to talk about finding inspiration, building a band outside of the traditional scene, and what really makes somewhere feel like home.
What’s the first thing you do when you get back home after being away on tour or playing shows?
Put the kettle on and make a brew, not very metal I know! It takes me a while to wind down after a show and I like to just take a while to let the feeling of accomplishment sink in. Nothing feels quite as good as getting into bed feeling like you've achieved something special and the hard work we have put in has paid off.
Bridlington isn’t exactly known as a metal hotspot. How has coming from a quieter seaside town shaped the identity and sound of L.O.C?
Being from a quiet town with no real scene, I think the thing that has shaped our sound and identity the most is having complete free reign as we don't have a niche we feel we need to fit into. We can just write what we feel and do things as we want because we don't have to comply to a particular scene or label. This keeps our music honest and unique and I think this comes across both on record and in the live performances.
Where do you find the most inspiration for your music - at home, on the road, or somewhere completely unexpected?
I find inspiration from anywhere and everywhere. It's simple really, if something causes an emotional reaction in me I write about it. I think the thing with the metal genre is that it addresses the struggle and hardship we go through on a daily basis, whatever that may be, and gives both the performer and listener an emotional outlet.
Your new single “I Fear No One” feels heavier and more aggressive. What pushed the band in that direction?
I think it has just been a natural progression for us. We all love it hard and heavy and as we have developed as a band that has really come to the forefront. Those heavy ones are always the most fun to play.
Do you have any must have items that travel with you everywhere when you’re playing shows?
Yes, a sharpie. Probably the most useful item known to man at a show. You can write out the set lists that everyone forgot to do beforehand, write the prices for your merch stand that everyone forgot to do beforehand and then you can use it to sign things for people after the show. You can even draw on passed out drunk people. It’s a must.
If the sound of L.O.C had a physical setting - a room, landscape or atmosphere - what would it look and feel like?
A strong and robust fortress in a war torn environment, symbolising survival through the toughest of times. A symbol of strength and resilience. It would feel unbreakable.
What’s the weirdest thing in your home that you absolutely love?
My fiancée, Jessica. Hands down the weirdest person I know, but also incredible and I couldn't live without her. She is proper weird though. Also our dog, Rocky. He's also mega weird.
When you’re on the road, how do you make hotel rooms or backstage spaces feel even slightly like home?
I don't think you can. Instead, I think you have to appreciate it for what it is, all part of the experience. Touring and playing shows is so different to everyday life that you can't really compare it with home life. They are two completely different entities.
What can fans expect from L.O.C when they come to see you live in 2026?
A powerful and hard-hitting performance that oozes confidence. We have a huge amount of belief in what we do and when we play live this really shows. You will get energy, passion, emotion and a bloody good show. There will be metal.
Finally - THIS IS MY HAUS is all about what makes a space yours. When you’re constantly moving, what genuinely makes somewhere feel like home?
That's a very simple question to answer. The people around you are what makes somewhere feel like home. If you have good people around you then wherever you are feels like home and I'm lucky enough to be surrounded by great people on this L.O.C journey. I'm very grateful to have them.
Upcoming shows
12 March - O'Riley’s, Hull
31 March - Fulford Arms, York
Listen to I Fear No One and follow them on socials here
