

Emerging from south Atlanta, Georgia, Years Of Sorrow is an alternative metal band built on heavy riffs, big hooks, emotional weight, and metalcore aggression. Formed in 2007, the band channels themes of resilience, heartbreak, struggle, and hope into songs that hit with force while staying deeply human.
Comprised of Nick Priest on vocals, Coleman Hicks on guitar, Dave Bailey on bass, and Heath Shaw on drums, Years Of Sorrow blends the punch of alternative metal with the edge of metalcore and the anthemic pull of modern heavy rock. Thick guitars, driving rhythms, soaring choruses, and emotionally charged vocals shape a sound that balances intensity with atmosphere, aggression with melody, and heaviness with heart.
Drawing inspiration from the struggles of life, the band creates music for listeners looking for both catharsis and empowerment. Whether leaning into massive hooks or heavier, more confrontational moments, Years Of Sorrow aims to write songs that connect as much as they crush.
With a reputation for high-energy live performances and a growing catalog of new material, Years Of Sorrow continues to evolve while staying rooted in authenticity. Their music turns pain into power, giving weight to sorrow while pushing toward strength, connection, and release.
Our latest single Here With Me. Produced by Cameron Pierce Mizell, video produced by Nick Peterson
This song goes out to all the grieving parents who've lost children before their time.
Our first video Good Night My Love is a tribute to all of those who are suffering or have suffered from the poison of cancer.
Do you have questions, want to book a show, or collaborate on a new piece? Reach out, and let's make magic happen.
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