Hey, comrades! Strap in and crank up your speakers, because Better Lovers, the explosive supergroup spun out of the ashes of Every Time I Die and Dillinger Escape Plan, is here to shake the very foundations of the house we call hardcore. Their debut album, Highly Irresponsible, is officially set to erupt into the our worlds on October 25 via SharpTone Records, and if you thought their EP was a wild ride, apparently we ain't seen nothin' yet.
Leading the charge is their first single, "A White Horse Covered In Blood," a track that melds melodic madness with the grit and growl of Southern rock—think Every Time I Die meets a darker, deeper sound that could tear the roof off any venue. This is a riot masquerading as hardcore, with Greg Puciato's vocals swinging from guttural roars to soaring melodies that'll haunt your playlist for days.
The accompanying video, directed by the adept Eric Richter, is more than just a visual treat—it's a manifesto of the band's ethos. Jordan Buckley said it best, "Playing and hearing our own music makes us want to run through walls." And run through walls they do, both literally and metaphorically, as the video captures the band's raw, unbridled energy that's as infectious as it is intense.
What's the word from the band? It's all systems go. Word is, the synergy in the studio was off the charts—these guys were existing within the music they were playing; living it, breathing it, creating a new language for it. Will Putney, pulling double duty as guitarist and producer, has captured this relentless energy perfectly, ensuring that every riff and every beat hits like a sonic boom.
So, let’s mark our calendars, pre-order our copies, and prepare for Highly Irresponsible to be the soundtrack to the fall…take that as you will… Better Lovers are here to claim the throne.