William The Conqueror is a British indie rock trio from Newquay, Cornwall, formed in 2017 by singer-guitarist Ruarri Joseph alongside bassist Naomi Holmes and drummer Harry Harding. Their sound pulls from bluesy grunge and Americana - raw guitar, semi-spoken vocals, and tight three-piece dynamics - and has drawn praise from The Guardian and NPR. Four albums in, from the debut Proud Disturber of the Peace (2017) through to Excuse Me While I Vanish (2023), they have built a loyal following on both sides of the Atlantic through relentless touring.
William The Conqueror performed at Perranporth Beach, Cornwall in June 2025.
The band played a headline show at The Garage in London on 30 November 2024.
William The Conqueror played an in-store set at Glitterhouse Records in Beverungen, Germany in May 2024.
The band released their fourth album Excuse Me While I Vanish on 28 July 2023, mixed by Barny Barnicott (Arctic Monkeys, Sam Fender).
William The Conqueror performs in Hamburg as part of their European concert tour.
British rock band William The Conqueror performs in Berlin as part of their European tour.
British rock band William The Conqueror performs in Cologne as part of their 2027 European tour.
