Varials
Philadelphia band built on crushing breakdowns and slow, lurching grooves, pulling metalcore toward downtempo heaviness and a bleak atmosphere.
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About Varials
Varials formed in Philadelphia in 2013 and came up through the city's hardcore and metalcore scene before signing to Fearless Records, which released the albums Pain Again in 2018 and In Darkness in 2020. Their music draws on beatdown hardcore and deathcore as much as metalcore, with low-tuned guitars, sparse drum patterns that leave room for the riffs to land, and harsh vocals kept mostly in a hoarse, shouted register. Songs tend to slow down rather than speed up as they build, and the band leans on gloomy, atmospheric passages between the heavier sections.
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What festivals is Varials playing in 2027?
Varials is booked at 1 festival we cover: Welcome to Rockville 2027.
Is Varials on tour?
Yes. Varials has 8 shows listed, from Wallingford, CT on Nov 13, 2026 to Orlando, FL on Nov 27, 2026, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Varials playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, Varials is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Sunday, May 9.
What kind of music does Varials play?
Varials plays metal.
When did Varials form?
Varials formed in Philadelphia in 2013.
What was Varials's first album?
Varials's first album was Failure//Control (2015). The latest is WHERE THE LIGHT LEAVES (2026).