They consider themselves as a punk band , using `` Sheffield Punks '' as an Instagram bio .
The members of the band regularly refer to themselves as 'punks ' , ( having 'Sheffield Punks ' in the bio of the band 's Instagram page ) , and have insinuated that they are a hardcore punk or 'metallic hardcore ' band when conversing with fans at shows.. They have cited post-hardcore , hardcore punk and alternative metal bands such as Thrice , Slipknot , Foo Fighters , Underoath , Refused , Comeback Kid , Gallows and Alexisonfire as musical influences .