
High-octane metalcore that balances bone-shaking breakdowns with soaring, vulnerable melodies. Perfect for heavy workouts or cathartic late-night processing.
Of Virtue delivers a sound that is simultaneously crushing and deeply melodic, occupying the fertile ground between aggressive hardcore and modern alternative metal. Their music is defined by a polished, wall-of-sound production style that makes every drum hit feel like a physical impact, while the dual-vocalist approach allows for a constant tension between guttural screams and anthemic, radio-ready hooks.
What sets them apart is their unflinching focus on the internal landscape. While many of their peers lean into external aggression, Of Virtue uses their sonic weight to explore themes of mental health, anxiety, and self-reconciliation. The guitars often utilize syncopated, technical patterns that provide a restless energy, occasionally giving way to atmospheric synth layers that add a cinematic scale to their more emotional passages.
Start with the album 'Omen' or the single 'Hypocrite' to hear their most refined balance of aggression and melody. It is the ideal entry point for anyone who appreciates the technical precision of modern metal but still wants a chorus they can shout along to in a crowded room.
Of Virtue is an American metalcore band formed in Lansing, Michigan in 2008. The band consists of lead vocalist Tyler Ennis, guitarist and co-lead vocalist Damon Tate, guitarist Michael Valadez and drummer Ryan Trinh. The band has released four albums and three EPs; their latest album Omen was released on October 27, 2023.
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