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Post-hardcore is especially rich in concept albums. Perhaps that’s because the immense vocal palette—from tender crooning to raw screaming—lends itself to expressing emotions. The music similarly matches. Sure, metalcore can deliver crushing breakdowns, but it rarely gets as intimate as this companion genre. There’s also the fact that the high-pitched singing elicits desperation so often […]

As metalcore took over as the most prominent subgenre within metal, the new wave of bands became increasingly younger, and now nü metal is the new nostalgia. Instead of bands looking to the ’80s and early ’90s for influence, late ’90s and early 2000s rap metal has become the old-school influence for metalcore bands as […]

Sworn In All Smiles FILE UNDER: Extra Emo Noise-Core ROCKS LIKE: Botch, Chelsea Grin, My Chemical Romance WHAT'S DIFFERENT: With openly emotional noise, Sworn In deliver a cohesive sound that surpasses screaming and half-heartedly singing over jarring instrumentals that sound like they were churned out by kids who went to undergrad for music composition. As […]

[Photo by: Tyler Dennen] Heavy band Sworn In is gearing up for the release of their upcoming album ALL SMILES, out June 30. We caught up with vocalist and songwriter Tyler Dennen to get all the details about the meaning behind the new tracks. The band also dropped a brand new video for “Dread All,” which you can […]

Following the cancellation of their European festival tour, Architects have now also canceled their upcoming North American tour with Counterparts, Sworn In and Make Them Suffer.  Read more: The 15 best screamers in modern metalcore An official statement from the band can be read below. Counterparts have provided further confirmation of the cancellation and are working […]

Ever since we were 13, we’ve been proficient in scaring people. From Misfits rings to heavy black eyeliner to, yes, a spiked dog collar, we’ve elicited some pretty horrified and confused reactions over the years. And while our grandmothers would still like to see us as the innocent, little 7-year-olds we once were, our Myspace-era […]

Guitar Hero II quipped that a mini fridge is more important than a bassist. And while it is true that many people undervalue the role a bass guitar plays, it’s hugely important in providing a sturdy backbone to almost any song, giving it a fuller, more intense sound. (Not to mention that the drummer naturally […]

Architects will embark on a North American headlining tour this summer. Support is set to come from Counterparts, Sworn In and Make Them Suffer. Read more: The 15 best screamers in modern metalcore Pre-sale tickets go live tomorrow, April 28, at 10:00 a.m. EST. General admission will be available for purchase this Friday. A full list […]

Sworn In guitarist Zakary Gibson has left the band after being a member for five years. He played on both of Sworn In’s studio albums: The Death Card and The Lovers/The Devil. You can read his brief farewell announcement below. Read more: The 10 best albums you probably didn’t hear in 2015 made an important move […]

With a new year comes new realeases, but before we dive too deep into 2016, there are some 2015 releases that deserve a nod. Last year was a phenomenal year for music, but with so much hype directed toward big releases, it seems several key records were overlooked. Here are 10 of most underrated releases […]

Illinois metalcore band Sworn In have released a lyric video for their single, “Sugar Lips.” Taken from the band's most recent Razor & Tie release, The Lovers/The Devil, you can check out the visuals below. You can purchase Sworn In's most recent full-length through iTunes. Read more: A Skylit Drive, Sworn In, more announced for Escape […]

This fall, Escape The Fate will embark on a headlining tour alongside A Skylit Drive, Sworn In, Sirens & Sailors and Myka Relocate. (Tickets will be available for purchase later this week.) A full list of dates and locations can be found below. Be sure to let us know which one(s) you plan on hitting […]

Sworn In have premiered their latest music video over at Loudwire. The clip, which is for their song, “Scissors,” features a dark, twisted setting, showcasing the band's darker side in sadistic fashion. Check it out below and leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Sworn In frontman steps down from current tour to seek […]

The Devil Wears Prada, Whitechapel, Sworn In, Code Orange and others have been announced alongside headliners Slayer, King Diamond and Hellyeah for Mayhem Fest 2015. You can check out the full lineup and itinerary below. Be sure to let us know who you're stoked to see! Read more: Suicide Silence, Asking Alexandria, Miss May I, more announced […]

Sworn In are teaming up with AP to bring you their new single, “Lay With Me,” which can be streamed below. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album, Lovers/The Devil, which comes out April 7 on Razor & Tie Records. (Pre-order it now.) Check out the song below, and let us know your […]

Last weekend, tons of your favorite bands descended on QuikTrip Park in Grand Prairie Texas for the annual South By So What?! Music Festival. Videographer Bryce Hall was there to capture the action with commentary from Set It Off, New Years Day and Crown The Empire and performance footage from As It Is, Balance And […]

Sworn In signer Tyler Dennen has taken a leave of absence on the band's current tour with Chelsea Grin, Carnifex and the Family Ruin due to worsening health conditions. You can read an official statement from the frontman below. Read more: Emmure’s Frankie Palmeri advised to not scream for at least two weeks after major vocal […]

Sworn In are streaming their new single, “Oliolioxinfree,” which is taken from their impending studio album, The Lovers/The Devil. Give it a listen below and leave us a comment with your thoughts! Read more: Stream Sworn In’s new single, “I Don’t Really Love You” The Lovers/The Devil is due out April 7 via Razor & Tie. Pre-orders are on […]

Sworn In have premiered a new song, titled “I Don't Really Love You,” over at Revolver. Give it a listen below and leave us a comment with your thoughts! Listen: Sworn In release new single, “Sunshine” “I Don't Really Love You” is taken from the band's upcoming album, The Lovers/The Devil. They will be hitting the road with the Plot In […]

Sworn In are set to release their latest studio album, The Lovers/The Devil, on April 7 via Razor & Tie. Check out the artwork and track listing below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Listen: Sworn In stream new single, “Sunshine” The band will be hitting the road with the Plot In You, I Declare War and Gift […]