Knocked Loose are an American metallic hardcore band from Oldham County, Kentucky, formed in 2013. Rising from the underground hardcore scene, the band have become one of the most influential and commercially successful heavy acts of their generation through their uncompromising intensity, ferocious live performances, and relentless musical evolution.
Combining metallic hardcore, beatdown hardcore, metalcore, and elements of death metal, Knocked Loose have developed a sound that is both brutally heavy and unmistakably their own. Their music has helped introduce a new generation of listeners to hardcore while earning widespread critical acclaim.
Knocked Loose's sound is characterised by crushing breakdowns, dissonant riffs, frantic tempos, and the unmistakable vocals of Bryan Garris. While rooted in hardcore punk, the band incorporate influences from metalcore, death metal, and grindcore to create a relentlessly intense and dynamic listening experience.
Their willingness to push the boundaries of modern hardcore has established them as one of the defining heavy bands of the twenty-first century.
Pop Culture (2014) – debut EP introducing the band's ferocious blend of hardcore and metallic aggression, quickly establishing them within the American underground scene.
Laugh Tracks (2016) – breakthrough debut full-length album featuring crushing riffs, relentless energy, and many of the songs that became live staples.
A Different Shade of Blue (2019) – acclaimed second album expanding the band's songwriting while delivering an even darker and heavier sound.
A Tear in the Fabric of Life (2021) – ambitious concept EP praised for its atmospheric storytelling, emotional depth, and some of the band's most experimental material.
You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To (2024) – third studio album and the band's most acclaimed release to date, combining crushing heaviness, inventive songwriting, and career-defining performances while expanding their audience worldwide.
Knocked Loose have become one of the most influential bands in modern hardcore and metalcore, helping bring uncompromising heavy music to a wider audience without sacrificing their underground roots. Their impact continues to be felt across hardcore, metalcore, and extreme metal.
Fans of Boundaries, Code Orange, and Kublai Khan TX will likely appreciate Knocked Loose's combination of metallic hardcore intensity, punishing breakdowns, and emotionally charged songwriting.
All Knocked Loose releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on CD and vinyl editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
Knocked Loose are a huge part of the modern American Hardcore scene, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our HARDCORE and METALCORE categories. You might also like to read our blogs on the different subgenres of Punk and Metal.
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