Oli Sykes: Coldplay jacked our art

By Martin Kielty
( Metal Hammer )
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BMTH frontman takes dig at popsters for promo design that looks like Sempiternal cover

Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes has taken a dig at Coldplay for apparently borrowing his band’s artwork.

Posters appearing around London this week are thought to promote the pop outfit’s upcoming album, although it’s not been confirmed.

But the design bears a striking resemblance to the over of BMTH’s 2013 album Sempiternal, which was inspired by a 6000-year-old geometric symbol known as the flower of life.

Sykes says via Twitter: “Coldplay jackin our steez hard.”

One fan observes: “Now everyone will think I have a Coldplay tattoo,” while another says: “Wonder if they will do a cover of Antivist?”

BMTH are currently touring Europe in support of latest album That’s The Spirit, and return to the UK later this month.

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Martin Kielty
Freelance Online News Contributor

Not only is one-time online news editor Martin an established rock journalist and drummer, but he’s also penned several books on music history, including SAHB Story: The Tale of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band, a band he once managed, and the best-selling Apollo Memories about the history of the legendary and infamous Glasgow Apollo. Martin has written for Classic Rock and Prog and at one time had written more articles for Louder than anyone else (we think he's second now). He’s appeared on TV and when not delving intro all things music, can be found travelling along the UK’s vast canal network.