At the decline of the metalcore scene Shiri Takacs (guitar) and Luci (guitar) left their home in South Africa where they played together in the locally well known and respected hard rock band 'In Dreams'. They came to the UK where they immediately began recruiting and formulating the songs which you hear today.

Drawing influence from In Flames and Lamb of God, Shiri was able to write and pre-produce the main body of works belonging to Hour of the Awake. The band were quick to progress and found in themselves the ability to veer away from stereotypical breakdowns and mindless thrashing and instead, form a conduit that allowed a steady flow of force throughout each track. A self styled midpoint between technical playing and pure enjoyment.

In the winter of 2009, Hour of the Awake, now joined by Nik Ward (vocals) from previous band 'Red Letter Sunday' and Edy (bass) began recording their self – titled EP, with the use of a session drummer.

The blend of dramatic intros, dark melodies entwined with the crushing guitar sounds and the addition of acidic vocals carrying a message of hope and despair simultaneously, is the sound which defines Hour of the Awake.