Get Scared
Theatrical, high-energy post-hardcore with a dark, cinematic edge. Aggressive riffs meet manic vocals for those who find beauty in the breakdown.
Theatrical, high-energy post-hardcore with a dark, cinematic edge. Aggressive riffs meet manic vocals for those who find beauty in the breakdown.
Formed in 2008 in Layton, Utah, Get Scared emerged as a prominent fixture in the second wave of post-hardcore and emo-pop. Their sound identity is characterized by a fusion of aggressive metalcore-influenced instrumentation and theatrical, high-register vocals.
Early work like 'Cheap Tricks and Theatrics' established their 'horrorcore' aesthetic, utilizing macabre imagery and staccato rhythms. The band's career arc is marked by significant internal turbulence, including multiple departures and returns of lead vocalist Nicholas Matthews, which influenced their shifting sonic palette from pop-leaning post-hardcore to the darker, heavier textures found on 'Demons' and 'The Dead Days'. Critically, they are viewed as a bridge between the polished production of John Feldmann-era alternative rock and the more visceral, technical side of modern metalcore. Their influence is most felt within the 'Scene' subculture of the 2010s, maintaining a dedicated cult following despite a tumultuous breakup in 2019. The band's legacy is tied to their unflinching lyrical exploration of mental health, addiction, and interpersonal betrayal.
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