Tear Out the Heart
Aggressive Midwestern metalcore featuring a sharp contrast between sinister screams and infectious, melodic hooks. High-energy anthems for the heavy-hearted.
Aggressive Midwestern metalcore featuring a sharp contrast between sinister screams and infectious, melodic hooks. High-energy anthems for the heavy-hearted.
Tear Out the Heart emerged from St. Louis in 2011, quickly ascending within the Midwestern metalcore scene through a combination of high-intensity live performances and a sophisticated dual-vocal approach.
Their sound identity is defined by the interplay between Tyler Konersman's aggressive leads and Isaac Etter's melodic contributions, a hallmark of the 'Victory Records era' of post-hardcore. Musically, they lean into the 'monstrous breakdown' aesthetic popularized by peers like Bring Me The Horizon and Of Mice & Men, but they distinguish themselves with a darker, more realist lyrical focus. Their career arc saw them move from the independent grit of 'Hell Is Empty' to the high-production values of 'Dead, Everywhere,' which incorporated more electronic and atmospheric elements. Critically, they are viewed as a quintessential example of the 2010s metalcore boom, blending the technicality of hardcore with the accessibility of alternative metal. Their influence is felt in the way they balanced commercial viability with genuine sonic aggression.
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