Balance occurs in the midst of extremes. Varials seamlessly alternate between moments of crushing power and melodic poise, unlocking harmony in the middle of opposite poles. The Philadelphia quintet—Mitchell Rogers [vocals], Mike Foley [bass], James Hohenwarter [guitar], Shane Lyons [guitar], and Sean Rauchut [drums], continue to sharpen this signature style with searing intensity, uncontainable energy, and uncompromising creativity. After amassing tens of millions of streams and earning acclaim from Decibel, Revolver, and Alternative Press to name a few, the band deliver controlled chaos like never before on their third full-length album for Fearless Records. “We’re writing heavy songs that are catchy and structured at the same time,” states Mitchell. “It’s not just heavy for the sake of being of heavy or overly pop. We meet somewhere in the middle. Essentially, Varials is the heaviest possible expression of bunch of the band’s cumulative taste,” he grins. They’ve carefully cultivated this sound over the years. The guys attracted a devout fanbase with Pain Again [2017] and In Darkness [2019]. The latter yielded “Romance,” which amassed 3 million Spotify streams and counting. Of the title track, Decibel raved, “Varials have their own modern spin on hybridizing metal and hardcore into a powerful new amalgam.” Meanwhile, they hit the road with the likes of All That Remains, Wage War, Oceans At Alaska, Kublai Khan, and more. During 2021, Mitchell assumed full vocal duties for the band. Sonically, they nodded to influences as diverse as the Doom videogame soundtrack and Bring Me The Horizon’s Suicide Season.
