XweaponX
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Louisville, Kentucky, United States |
| Genres | Straight edge hardcore, hardcore punk, metalcore |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Labels | DAZE Records |
| Spinoff of | Knocked Loose, Harm's Way, Gates to Hell, Heartstopper |
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XweaponX is an American straight edge hardcore band from Louisville, Kentucky. Formed as a side project featuring members from the core Louisville hardcore scene—including long-standing members of Knocked Loose—the band has quickly garnered attention for its energetic style and uncompromising sound within the straight edge movement.
History
[edit]XweaponX debuted in the scene with a surprise split release titled Weapon Of Pleasure with World Of Pleasure in March 2023.[1] The band further built its reputation with the release of the critically acclaimed Weapon X Demo, which reviewers described as "an instant straight edge hardcore classic."[2] More recently, XweaponX issued a new single, "Everybody Breaks," signaling their continued evolution and commitment to the genre.[3]
Musical style and influences
[edit]XweaponX's sound is characterized by aggressive, fast-paced rhythms, heavy breakdowns, and a raw vocal delivery. Their music blends elements of traditional hardcore punk with modern metalcore, all filtered through the lens of the straight edge ethos. This yields a style that is both uncompromising in its energy and tightly focused on the aesthetic and ethical principles of the movement.
Discography
[edit]- Weapon of Pleasure Split EP (2023) – A collaborative split release with World Of Pleasure.
- Weapon X Demo (2023) – A demo praised for capturing an authentic straight edge hardcore sound.
- Everybody Breaks (2023) – A single that further showcases the band’s evolving musical approach.
- Weapon X Demo 2 A follow up to the first demo, Weapon X Demo
Members
[edit]- Dave Baugher – vocals
- Bryan Garris – bass
- Isaac Hale – guitar
- Trey Garris – drums
- Bo Lueders – guitar (2023–present)[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "XweaponX (Knocked Loose, Etc.) & World Of Pleasure (Serration, Etc.) Surprise Release New Split". The PRP. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "XweaponX – Weapon X Demo REVIEW: An INSTANT Straight Edge Hardcore CLASSIC!". Stitched Sound. Archived from the original on January 20, 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "Knocked Loose offshoot XweaponX return with "Everybody Breaks"". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
- ^ "xWEAPONx and World Of Pleasure drop surprise split". Retrieved May 16, 2025.