OLI SYKES: “Bollocks” to addiction, political correctness

Bring Me the Horizon’s, Oli Sykes, talked about his view on ‘controversial’ topics, with APTV’s Ryan J. Downey at Louder Than Life festival last week. Skyes talked about distinguishing jokes from serious comments and his opinion on political correctness saying of his sometimes shocking onstage banter, “I’m actively trying to find the most offensive thing to come out of my mouth. I don’t mean it.” -Heather Mulgannon
Stay tuned this week for part two of this interview, plus more APTV segments from Louder Than Life and Rock Allegiance festivals, brought to you by Orange Amplifiers and Danny Wimmer Presents!
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Segment Producer: Ryan J. Downey
Audio/Video: Cameron Plowman
Editing: Bobby Makar

[@rowenak7691]

I love how this interviewer was just able to have a good conversation with him,Oli looked really comfortable talking about these sorts of issues and it was like the camera wasn't on and they were having a normal conversation.

[@RyanJDowney_]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@vanessajoe569]

I really love this oli is such a wonderful person

[@sugabb]

He's right. People nowadays are so weak minded.

[@dontunderstandurl]

seriously tho! (also yugyeom?)

[@sugabb]

MintChocoTori lol yeah it's yugyeom :')

[@dontunderstandurl]

thought so :3

[@burninsherman1037]

I think it's just more visible now, and people have more time to waste being pissy. People have always been whiney little cunts. Just listen to a group of old church people from the bible belt if you wanna see some real weak minded shit. They'll literally make shit up to get offended over, then bitch about it for hours, fantasizing about their god striking down their imaginary enemies.

[@anotherdayanotherslay2006]

yeah

[@witchyasgod]

I agree with this interview so much, like any time I want to say something about racism or sexism or mental disorders or different sexualities or anything, I feel like I have to choose every word I say super carefully or else everyones gonna get offended or call me racist or whatever and its so fucking annoying, bc I know im not racist and im not saying anything racist but if I use a wrong word I get called that

[@aus-li]

They're both cool n chill as fuck.

[@FabrikMedia]

I guess if people think oliver sykes is agressive or rude, they never watched an interview with him.

[@cinder1885]

He wasn't always this polite Cx but I liked him better before. Though he seems happier now so that's always good

[@nickyjames7837]

I'm British so I love oli's Sheffield accent

[@Li369]

"pull out your tampon"? seriously hahahaha wtf I wanna hear him scream that on stage in real life xd

[@vinceward6164]

He did at reading and Leeds 😂 was kinda funny

[@edenmillin2170]

Not hating I promise, but he said pull the tampon out, as if to say open up for a circle pit

[@edenmillin2170]

Oh actually you was right lol sorry

[@ThugPugz_]

+Li =) search up the video House of wolves vainstream he says it in the video xD

[@lilyf2987]

+Li =) i just saw them and when he yelled it, it was hilarious

[@thealieninyourattic]

OMFG Oli has such a cute little british baby voice and if you look at him and like don't know him...you DO NOT expect that adorable sound to come out of him. But then we get to the point where he starts singing and you're like, "thereee we goooo!" omg i love him

[@thealieninyourattic]

***** first of all, who are you tell me who im allowed in a frigging band like no tf. and second, it legit a video of only Oliver, if it was a video of Jordan or Matt or any one of them, I would've done the same. Just because I happen to point out one thing about a certain member, doesnt mean I like him better than any other, you're annoying and irrelevant so calm your fucking tits and shut the hell up.

[@thevillainwasright2601]

one of the most unique albums of the year- one of my fav albums in the last decade- doomed, blasphemy, run, avalanche, follow you are all 10/10 songs. and all unique and different

[@morganbondarko894]

Please Please PLEASE. Do yourself a favour and watch this with closed captioning. The interviewer actually said "You're not preaching to people and you're not pretending" but the closed captioning says "You're not reaching people and you're not pretty" 1. His music does reach out to people 2. He is very pretty

[@dom-ru5cc]

Morgan Bondarko Wow closed captioning reads people's minds

[@User0155]

Chelsea Smile & Diamonds Aren't Forever will be my favorites forever

[@leviathan0232]

No Pray for Plagues?

[@delapidatedswiss]

WE WILL NEVER SLEEP

[@Miriyam2000]

mine are chelsea smile and sleep with one eye open i think but i also really like the count your blessings album so idk...its really hard 😂

[@minteaness]

Jaxon Buchanan CUZ SLEEP IS FOR THE WEAK

[@delapidatedswiss]

AnimeGod2002 WE WILL NEVER REST TILL WE'RE ALL FUCKING DEAD

[@laurengails1fan285]

i bet Oliver likes to cuddle

[@paescl8461]

Sorry for the weird comment, but i really want his Sweater

[@killerdead424]

Not weird, I like it too :3

[@paescl8461]

+Killerdead I wanna know where it's from :((

[@carneconevil]

+Pascal Hentschel it might be from drop dead

[@jonedepth9164]

Looks like it could be from All Saints

[@shotgun1739]

+Pascal Hentschel whaat??? It's just a effin grey sweat shirt with holes on it.

[@yassbissh4387]

he's voice is love

[@tylerjsephandolobersykes9363]

I love how he says fucking

[@remmy8282]

Tyler Jøseph and Olobersykes Fooking im sorry

[@Yeetus1337]

The self titled song "Suicide Season" is probably my favorite by them. It has so much passion I can't find anywhere else.

[@AngelRuiz-xq2ie]

Sir Landon The growls in that song are so deep that you can't even decipher the lyrics. That's what makes it awesome

[@sloanestewart3039]

My favorite song on the album is Avalanche but a close second is Run

[@JustinAlanW8]

Solid album from START to FINISH!

[@walkermaltby2781]

Just saw them live the day this was uploaded it was amazing!

[@clan_fraser19]

I thought the interviewer was Mark Hoppus for a second omg

[@dom-ru5cc]

My favorites are - (Not that anyone cares) Suicide Season And the snakes start to sing It Never Ends Can you feel my heart Sleepwalking Chelsea smile Happy Song Chasing Rainbows If you like these as well share your thoughts. AND NO CARRYIN ON ABOUT THEIR GENRE CHANGE

[@kelsey447]

Really enjoyed this interview !

[@lynmon7198]

The captions on this video are totally wrong. Oli's accent broke the captions lol.

[@RainHavok1111]

Aside from that, so proud of you Oli. You've come so far. So strong. Love you

[@letsgotoneverland1899]

I love Oli,his band, smile,and attitude so much! i am trying to covince my mom to take me to the Carolina Rebellion to see them in march

[@nicolebowieiguess5375]

awesome interview

[@micheller4189]

Blasphemy is my fav

[@miriamdonovan8042]

+michelle r same!

[@taylorepper7474]

same!

[@LetsStopThisSong]

You've got hell to pay.

[@joedot343]

they have no reflections you fucking fangirls \m/

[@micheller4189]

+Joe Yeates everybodys having different taste in music u fucker. Im not a fucking fangirl just bc I like a bands music

[@Watashiwanekogasuki]

just the intro to this video got me hyped it's 2am I'm sick in bed and I'm ready to mosh

[@oehslmcarter]

Ryan Downing is a boss. Great interview.

[@RyanJDowney_]

+Andrew Carter thanks Andrew!

[@ss1980s]

i just want to give him a big hug

[@zonix1343]

watching this 4 years later, reminded me of something I thought the first time I ever spoke to Oli after a show: It's funny how like, 90% of people I meet who write lyrics and poetry (inlcuding myself) are absolute shit at talking face to face with actual humans and it's almost agonizing to hear them try to, lol.

[@VNMedia1]

doomed, follow you, avalanche, drown, oh no are my personal favourites

[@thevillainwasright2601]

+V.N Media no fucking way those are my favs too. and blasphemy.

[@thevillainwasright2601]

+V.N Media doomed, follow you, run, avalanche and blasphemy I meant

[@Aiden-zi3xf]

I spy with my little eye a 12-19 year old 5sos fan

[@letsgotoneverland1899]

+V.N Media Am I like the only one who likes antivist? Lol. I like Antivist, True Friends, Hospital For Souls, and Doomed well i like every one of their songs but those are my faves do we have any Killjoys, Fallen Angels, Pierces, Strays, and Falling In Reverse fans here?????

[@heidimundayhall8396]

alligator blood, sleepwalking and anthem are my favourites

[@Loveallegra]

The way he says "cunt" in a British accent- im laughing way harder than I should

[@SuperMiley1994]

Mine is ALL, EVERY SONG AND I FUCKIN MEAN IT

[@emilymullen5183]

Warachara Upapong tbhh

[@ZombieCraftSlaya]

My favorite is pray for plagues -.- to bad they dot play it live

[@haileyscratch3956]

+XxSoul_SuckerxX he probably cant scream like that anymore. Hes gone through a lot of drug problems and drinking. His highs arent what they used to be.

[@ZombieCraftSlaya]

hailey geyer They played it live at wembley it dident sound anything like the record but it was soooo amazing I wish they would rerecord it with his "new" vocals

[@florianweber170]

if i remember correctly there was some guy asking the same on their reddit ama and they said that they thought about re-recording some of their old songs (but with some keyboard sounds i assume). but oh well we can only wait and hopefully it happens

[@ZombieCraftSlaya]

+Florian Weber your kidding!!! That sounds awesome anything off their old album would be cool except all the fangirls would ruin it

[@cjnnyyallstar5415]

+XxSoul_SuckerxX Oliver is physically incapable of performing those songs anymore sadly

[@tomdudley9319]

doomed and blasphemy are by far my favourite songs :)

[@yisel2796]

Doomed, What you need, and throne are my favorites, but i love the whole album overall.

[@FallOutJosie]

my favorite songs from this album are drown, happy song, true friends, avalanche, blasphemy, and follow you, but the entire album is amazing. my favorite songs by bmth overall have to be drown, true friends, blasphemy, can you feel my heart, and the snakes start to sing, sleepwalking, and shadow moses.

[@bethanytyson8464]

Oli's got some great points here it turned into political commentary love that he's very tuned in to the issues. So musically talented AND is a down to earth guy ☺️🙌 what a guy!

[@bethanytyson8464]

Hit the nail on the head with the PC culture right now 👏

[@RosieMotionless]

OLI IS LIFE

[@jennifer6898]

it's a really amazing album I personally love all of their albums but That's The Spirit was different and they seem like they are happier with this one or any of their other ones

[@slim.g5365]

he makes me so happy

[@alyssakate5112]

Great interview. I agree with everything they said

[@RyanJDowney_]

Thank you!

[@BamfNooby]

Well said,

[@Resurrectionofpain]

awsome video

[@Kelsey1309]

What You Need and True Friends are my favourites :)

[@nicolab.976]

My favorite songs of the album are Doomed,Happy Song,Throne and Oh no

[@ss1980s]

oli's smile is just so cute, he makes me happy

[@jackdobie8837]

NAME OF THE SONG IN THE INTO/OUTRO?

[@amandaramos-vs6lq]

hes so great

[@Chodda]

WHATS THE INTRO SONG ??? TELL US ALREADY !!!!

[@HarleyX666]

What's the song that alt press plays in the intro?

[@williamtyndale6102]

Whats the name of the song.?? i mean the music from 0:23-0:37..???

[@BRAHZZ]

I really need to know that fucking intro song

[@EmilyOnToontown]

He's so fucking awesome live and I can't wait to see him again on Friday! My personal favourites are Blasphemy, What You Need and Avalanche

[@vashetsykesship9485]

Im glad Oli isnt overly liberal like alot of people in his line and genre of music

[@RLSHthephantom]

Count your blessings> that's the sprit

[@unagavin2209]

„Do what you want zo do and not care about what the fans think“ but now they’re making there new album more mainstream so more people will like it

[@TysonIsKetchy]

i always love this interviewer, he's more mature and he treats people like artists, (haha he reminds me of mark hoppus)

[@RyanJDowney_]

Wow, THANK YOU!

[@sharoncarruthers7350]

Wow respect Ollie Sykes......

[@evangelismlegostyle]

Doomed, True Friends, Blasphemy and Follow You are my favourites

[@r_howell9995]

KENTUCKY OMG MY HOME STATE

[@alonehades100]

they should play "What you need"

[@crnkdatsouljaboi12]

I really like the song doomed and oh no, just cause I can relate to them

[@tiktok.compilations60]

same plus in doomed his voice sounds really good

[@silviatonapetian6932]

Honestly, thank fuck this man exists and speaks. Even with general issues like depression and religion and etc., you can't and shouldn't preach from anything but a personal perspective. I love that he said "I'm offended that you think I'm going to care about your opinion" it is so fucking true. If what he says or what I say offends you, feel free to share your opinion, but don't expect me to give a shit. If me not giving a shit offends you, just go tell someone who cares and live your life. It's very simple.

[@debateobsessedkaitlin8724]

my favorates are definatly what you need and happy song

[@qz.x7775]

I think Oliver is soooo sweet. Really wanna meet him one day

[@EllieGoddard-rh7jc]

Such an intelligent view on what’s going on in our society I agree cancel culture is rampant

[@evangelismlegostyle]

his accent is better than Dan's.. (Well, debatable) and THAT'S saying something

[@luperosas8840]

follow you or what you need are probably my favorite

[@horizonsky4282]

People just need to have a fucking brain It's just so damn true At my school once there were loads of people trying to get through one open door when there was another door u could just push open next to it so I walked past and said 'you don't need to go to school to work out how to use double doors'

[@hiddenespeon9570]

Honestly I love all the songs by Bmth so I would honestly just let him pick in every concert if i were asked what I would like to listen to.

[@gracemetzgen3052]

don't go will always be my fav

[@TibbyJachas]

When you try and type I love oli but your phone changes it to oil 😂😑✋🏾

[@kallibeautyx4823]

I think you're the only one.

[@TibbyJachas]

+Kalli Beautyx nah my bf does it all the time 😂😂😂

[@oldskoolheineken]

Run is my fav :D

[@dani_dazed]

i dont know why but i always get so happy and exited when i see his wedding ring

[@bryanrabindranauth9969]

Nice!

[@jessicamyslinski]

BMTH I Love you Oliver Sykes

[@xxmmgsxx4259]

_Doomed, follow you, true friends and happy song.♡_

[@xxmmgsxx4259]

_AND AVALANCHE. YES. JUST YES_

[@jessicamyslinski]

I Love you Oliver Sykes BMTH

[@snaldz_2513]

What's the intro song?

[@snaldz_2513]

please please please

[@dangoodbad1951]

Darude - Sandtsorm Glad I could help

[@mrmister9860]

Dan Goodbad hehe

[@jessicamyslinski]

I went through depression when I lost my grandma last year

[@hayleyvonity3689]

Happy song, true friends and Avalanche are my favorited

[@random36532]

is there somewhere i can get a close up of that hand tattoo?

[@shr1mppoboi950]

Josh Lansky online m8

[@saffp99]

I just love what Oli's wearing 😍

[@kallistaforgie2760]

See ya on the 19th Oli :)

[@horizonsky4282]

Anyone else feel like it started out really awkward like they both just sat there like 🙂🙂

[@jxdehall]

blasphemy and true friends are my fav

[@Imiluvsnoodles]

Same :)

[@LigerGames]

Deathbeds and hospital for souls are still the best.

[@doriathequasar]

i love Oli :D

[@LetsStopThisSong]

I agree so much with what he's saying, the media sucks and people are so ignorant.

[@oceanstarify2]

I seriously did not know he was British

[@emilyk1926]

OceanStarify2 Seriously? I feel like his accent comes through even when singing.

[@oceanstarify2]

Not at all. I can't hear it xD

[@emilyk1926]

OceanStarify2 Wow, that's surprising to me haha. It's always the first thing I notice when listening to BMTH and YMAS.

[@yousraaz7860]

Eat A Mint Jungkook maybe english is not her mother tongue

[@cheyennevences5360]

😂😂😂

[@realAlphaa]

IMO it wasnt as good as sempiternal but it was good

[@FrancescaPVRIS]

blasphemy, doomed, follow you, true friends and oh no are my favourites

[@MrGino334]

song in beginning

[@bethanysherlock8254]

Doomed throne happy song blasphemy and what you need are my personal favourites but I love them all

[@oliviacampion3819]

He's so perfect 😌😍

[@OfficialArulSmurfz]

Apparently all songs in the new album is my favourite, but What You Need is my least one.

[@fuencaidotacos7756]

aww hes so adorable im gonnaaaa dieeeee DX

[@RainHavok1111]

Why is Oli's wedding ring still on??? wtf