Varials

Varials is an American hardcore punk band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in October 2013.[4] The band currently consists of guitarist/Lead Vocalist Mitchell Rogers, guitarist James Hohenwarter, bassist Mike Foley and drummer Sean Rauchut.

Varials
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Genres
Years active2012–present
LabelsFearless Records
Websitemetalcoremoney.com
Members
  • Mitchell Rogers
  • James Hohenwarter
  • Mike Foley
  • Sean Rauchut
Past members
  • Travis Tabron
  • Jared Pilieri
  • Shane Lyons

History

The band members, all from Philadelphia or surrounding towns, had been a part of the 2009 music scene in one way or another, realizing this years later after they all met through different means.[5] By 2012, they officially formed Varials. The original lineup consisted of vocalist Jared Pilieri, guitarists James Hohenwarter and Shane Lyons, bassist Mike Foley, and drummer Sean Rauchut. Pilieri was kicked out of the band in 2014, with the band releasing a statement distancing themselves from him, stating "(Pilieri) used his place in this band to manipulate others and we all sincerely apologize to anyone that was affected by his actions"[6] He was replaced by Travis Tabron. Lyons left around 2017 and was replaced by former Capture the Crown guitarist Mitchell Rogers.

Varial's first release was the single "Trapped", released on October 7, 2013.[7] They released an EP, Recollection in 2014.[3] In 2016 they released a split EP, Absolution with Wilmington, Delaware-based band Vicious Embrace.[8][9][10]

They signed with Fearless Records on July 6, 2017, and announced their debut album Pain Again, produced by Josh Schroeder, to be released on August 11.[11][12][13] The lead single, "Anything to Numb" was released alongside a music video that day.[14] The second single, "Pain Again" was released on July 28 with another music video.[15] The song "E.D.A." had a music video released on August 10.[16][17] The third single "Empire of Dirt"'s music video was released in May 2018.[18]

Early on in 2017, the band toured with For the Fallen Dreams and Deadships.[19] In mid-2017, the band toured alongside Wage War, Gideon, Oceans Ate Alaska and Loathe.[20] They also toured with Kublai Khan and I Am.[21] In 2018, they toured in support of Emmure alongside Counterparts and King 810 on the Natural Born Killers tour.[22] In late-2018, they opened for Counterparts and Being as an Ocean, alongside Have Mercy on the Private Room Tour. Varials also got to play on the Atlantic City date for the 25th anniversary of the Vans Warped Tour.[23] They were able to play both days of the festival due to technical issues they had on the first day of playing.

Varials has gained comparisons to Knocked Loose by the media, and Knocked Loose vocalist Bryan Garris guested on the Varials song "Empire of Dirt".[24][25] Varials also toured with Knocked Loose in December 2015.[26][27] They have also been likened to the hardcore band Jesus Piece, who also hail from Philadelphia, as both bands have been regarded as some of the brightest prospects in the genre.

The band released their sophomore album, In Darkness, through Fearless on October 11, 2019.[28][29] Varials supported Counterparts on their Private Room 2.0 Tour throughout the Fall of 2019.[30] Varials will be heading to Europe to support Polaris on their Death of Me Tour. Varials is also set to support Spite on their Root of all Evil Tour.

On January 23, 2020, vocalist Travis Tabron announced his departure from the band. They will still continue to tour without Travis with Mitchell Rogers taking over lead vocals while still resuming guitar duties.[31]

Influences

The band has listed many artists and genres as influences, such as Slipknot,[5] Deftones, Limp Bizkit, Sevendust, System of a Down, Linkin Park, Coheed and Cambria, Chiodos, Rise Against, Keeping Destiny, Rage Against the Machine, Big L,[8] nu metal music, and shoegaze music.[5]

Band members

Current lineup
  • Mitchell Rogers - lead guitar, backing vocals (2017–present), lead vocals (2020–present)
  • James Hohenwarter - rhythm guitar (2013–present)
  • Mike Foley - bass (2013–present)
  • Sean Rauchut - drums (2013–present)

Former members
  • Travis Tabron - lead vocals (2014-2020)
  • Jared Pilieri - lead vocals (2013-2014)
  • Shane Lyons - lead guitar (2013-2017)

Timeline

Discography
  • Recollection (EP, 2014)[3]
  • Failure//Control (EP, 2015)[32]
  • Absolution (Split EP with Vicious Embrace, 2016)
  • Pain Again (2017)
  • In Darkness (2019)

References
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  5. "From Childhood Idols To Metalcore Money, Members of Varials Detail Their Start In Music / the NOISE". Bringthenoise.com. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
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  8. "Interview with Travis Tabron of Varials, 3/23/13 - Stereokiller". Stereokiller.com Interviews. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
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  10. "Varials – 'Failure//Control'". Punktastic.com. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
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  12. "Varials Sign With Fearless, Debut "Anything To Numb" Music Video". Theprp.com. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  13. Toney, Jordan (July 6, 2017). "Varials sign to Fearless Records and other news you might have missed today". Alt Press. Archived from the original on July 13, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
  14. "VARIALS' "Anything To Numb" Is A Grime-Filled Slowburner Of A Track". Metalinjection.net. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  15. "Varials Share New Song "Pain Again"". Theprp.com. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  16. "Varials Premiere "E.D.A." Music Video". Theprp.com. 10 August 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  17. "VARIALS' New Song 'E.D.A." Is A Painful Lesson In Truth". Metalinjection.net. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  18. "Varials burn it all down in new music video - The Mosh Zone". Themoshzone.com. 16 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  19. "For The Fallen Dreams, Varials & Deadships Announce U.S. Tour". Theprp.com. 10 April 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  20. "GIDEON ANNOUNCE TOUR WITH WAGE WAR - Equal Vision Records". Equalvision.com. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  21. "Kublai Khan, Varials & I Am Tour Announced". Theprp.com. 14 December 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  22. "Varials announce North American tour supporting Emmure - Shockwave Magazine". Shockwavemagazine.com. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  23. VARIALS. "VARIALS on Twitter: "SATURDAY day passes available now "". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
  24. "Varials Reflects on First Full-Length, Hardcore Dynamic, and Fake Rivalry with Knocked Loose - Mind Equals Blown". mindequalsblown.net. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  25. "See Hardcore Upstarts Varials' Haunting, Pyromaniacal New "Empire of Dirt" Video"". Revolvermag.com. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  26. "Knocked Loose, Adaliah & Varials Tour Set For December". Theprp.com. 26 September 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  27. "Knocked Loose W/ Orthodox, Heretic, & More Perform Tonight @ Café Coco - No Country For New Nashville". Nocountryfornewnashville.com. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
  28. "VARIALS In Darkness reviews". Web.archive.org. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  29. "Varials drop heavy beatdown track "In Darkness" along with video". Web.archive.org. 11 October 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
  30. "Counterparts, Stray From The Path, Chamber tour announced". Lambgoat.com. 2019-08-26. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
  31. travVerified account (2020-01-23). "trav on Twitter: "I'm no longer a member of @VarialsPA statement below 🌹"". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
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