Better Lovers emerged in 2023 as a definitive supergroup within the heavy music landscape, primarily rising from the ashes of Every Time I Die. The lineup features the core instrumental engine of ETID (Jordan Buckley, Stephen Micciche, and Clayton Holyoak) joined by producer/guitarist Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy, END) and originally fronted by Greg Puciato (The Dillinger Escape Plan).
This combination created a sound that bridges the gap between ETID's southern-inflected hardcore and Dillinger's technical mathcore volatility. Their sound identity is characterized by 'panic chords,' complex time signatures, and a relentless forward velocity. Culturally, they represent a revitalization of the 'chaotic hardcore' scene of the early 2000s, updated with Putney's signature high-clarity, high-impact production style. Critical consensus highlights their ability to honor their collective legacies while forging a distinct, modern identity that avoids the pitfalls of typical supergroup projects. They are positioned as leaders in the current wave of technical hardcore, influencing a new generation of bands to prioritize raw energy alongside instrumental proficiency.
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Shares aggressive, hardcore punk, alternative metal, screaming (signature)
Shares hardcore punk, alternative metal, screaming, aggressive (subgenre)
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