Enter Shikari

Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari
	Enter Shikari performing in 2015. From left to right: Rory Clewlow, Rou Reynolds, Rob Rolfe and Chris Batten.
Background information
Also known as	Hybryd (1999–2003); Shikari Sound System (DJ alter ego); Jonny and the Snipers;
Origin	St Albans, England
Genres	Alternative rock; electronic rock; post-hardcore; electronicore;
Years active	1999–present
Labels	Ambush Reality; PIAS; SO Recordings;
Members	Chris Batten; Rou Reynolds; Rob Rolfe; Rory Clewlow;
Website	entershikari.com

Enter Shikari are a British rock band formed in St Albans in 1999 by bassist Chris Batten, lead vocalist and keyboardist Rou Reynolds, and drummer Rob Rolfe. In 2003, guitarist Rory Clewlow joined the band to complete its current line-up, and it adopted its current name. In 2006, they performed to a growing fanbase at Download Festival as well as a sold-out concert at the London Astoria. Their debut studio album, Take to the Skies, was released in 2007 and reached number 4 in the Official UK Album Chart, and has since been certified gold in the UK. Their second, Common Dreads, was released in 2009 and debuted on the UK Albums Chart at number 16;^[2] while their third, A Flash Flood of Colour, was released in 2012 and debuted on the chart at number 4. Both have since been certified silver in the UK. The band spent a considerable amount of time supporting the latter release through the A Flash Flood of Colour World Tour, before beginning work on a fourth studio album, The Mindsweep, which was released in 2015. Their fifth studio album The Spark was released in 2017. Their sixth album Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible was released in April 2020. Their seventh and latest album, A Kiss for the Whole World, was released on 21 April 2023 which gave them their first-ever No. 1 album.^[3]

Enter Shikari have their own record label, Ambush Reality. However, they have also signed distribution deals with several major labels to help with worldwide distribution. Their eccentric musical style combines influences from rock music genres with those from various electronic music genres.

^ Jonny & The Snipers "Destabilise", 8 April 2011, archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 3 May 2017
^ "Radio 1 – The Official Chart with Reggie Yates – The Official UK Top 40 Albums Chart". BBC. Retrieved 12 March 2011.
^ Smith, Carl (28 April 2023). "Enter Shikari net first-ever Number 1 album with A Kiss for the Whole World". Official Charts. Retrieved 19 July 2023.

[1] Jonny & The Snipers "Destabilise", 8 April 2011, archived from the original on 21 December 2021, retrieved 3 May 2017

[2] "Radio 1 – The Official Chart with Reggie Yates – The Official UK Top 40 Albums Chart". BBC. Retrieved 12 March 2011.

[3] Smith, Carl (28 April 2023). "Enter Shikari net first-ever Number 1 album with A Kiss for the Whole World". Official Charts. Retrieved 19 July 2023.

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