Varials

American metalcore band

Varials

Origin| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres|

* Nu metalcore[1]
* metalcore[2]
* beatdown hardcore (early)[3]

Years active| 2013–present
Labels| Fearless
Members|

* Mike Foley
* Sean Rauchut
* Shane Lyons

Past members|

* Travis Tabron
* Jared Pilieri
* James Hohenwarter
* Mitchell Rogers

Website| varialspa.net

Varials is an American metalcore band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in October 2013.[4] The band currently consists of guitarist Shane Lyons, bassist Mike Foley and drummer Sean Rauchut.

## History

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The band members, all from Philadelphia or surrounding towns, had been a part of the 2009 music scene in one way or another, realizing this years later after they all met through different means.[5] By 2012, they officially formed Varials. The original lineup consisted of vocalist Jared Pilieri, guitarists James Hohenwarter and Shane Lyons, bassist Mike Foley, and drummer Sean Rauchut. Pilieri was kicked out of the band in 2014, with the band releasing a statement distancing themselves from him, stating "(Pilieri) used his place in this band to manipulate others and we all sincerely apologize to anyone that was affected by his actions"[6] He was replaced by Travis Tabron. Lyons left around 2017 and was replaced by former Capture the Crown guitarist Mitchell Rogers.

Varial's first release was the single "Trapped", released on October 7, 2013.[7] They released an EP, Recollection in 2014.[8] In 2016 they released a split EP, Absolution with Wilmington, Delaware-based band Vicious Embrace.[9][10][11]

They signed with Fearless Records on July 6, 2017, and announced their debut album Pain Again, produced by Josh Schroeder, which was released on August 11.[12][13][14] The lead single, "Anything to Numb" was released alongside a music video that day.[15] The second single, "Pain Again" was released on July 28 with another music video.[16] The song "E.D.A." had a music video released on August 10.[17][18] The third single "Empire of Dirt"'s music video was released in May 2018.[19]

Early on in 2017, the band toured with For the Fallen Dreams and Deadships.[20] In mid-2017, the band toured alongside Wage War, Gideon, Oceans Ate Alaska and Loathe.[21] They also toured with Kublai Khan and I Am.[22] In 2018, they toured in support of Emmure alongside Counterparts and King 810 on the Natural Born Killers tour.[23] In late-2018, they opened for Counterparts and Being as an Ocean, alongside Have Mercy on the Private Room Tour. Varials also got to play on the Atlantic City date for the 25th anniversary of the Vans Warped Tour.[24] They were able to play both days of the festival due to technical issues they had on the first day of playing.

Varials has gained comparisons to Knocked Loose by the media, and Knocked Loose vocalist Bryan Garris guested on the Varials song "Empire of Dirt".[25][26] Varials also toured with Knocked Loose in December 2015.[27][28] They have also been likened to the hardcore band Jesus Piece, who also hail from Philadelphia, as both bands have been regarded as some of the brightest prospects in the genre.[according to whom?]

The band released their second album, In Darkness, through Fearless on October 11, 2019.[29][30] Varials supported Counterparts on their Private Room 2.0 Tour throughout the Fall of 2019.[31] Varials will be heading to Europe to support Polaris on their Death of Me Tour. Varials is also set to support Spite on their Root of all Evil Tour.

On January 23, 2020, vocalist Travis Tabron announced his departure from the band. They will still continue to tour without Travis with Mitchell Rogers taking over lead vocals.[32]

In late 2020 and early 2021, the band began working with producer Josh Schroeder on a new EP. They later decided to switch from an EP to their third studio album.[33] On March 8, 2022, the band announced via their Instagram that they had finished work on the album. This also included the return of guitarist Shane Lyons.[34] In August, the band announced their upcoming album, Scars for You to Remember, would be released on October 14.[35]

## Influences

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The band has listed many artists and genres as influences, such as Slipknot,[5] Deftones, Limp Bizkit, Sevendust, System of a Down, Linkin Park, Coheed and Cambria, Chiodos, Rise Against, Keeping Destiny, Rage Against the Machine, Big L,[9] nu metal music, and shoegaze music.[5]

## Band members

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### Current Lineup

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* Mike Foley – bass (2013–present)
* Sean Rauchut – drums (2013–present)
* Shane Lyons – rhythm guitar (2022–present), lead guitar (2013–2017, 2024–present)

### Former members

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* Travis Tabron – lead vocals (2014–2020)
* Jared Pilieri – lead vocals (2013–2014)
* James Hohenwarter – lead guitar (2021–2024), rhythm guitar (2013–2022)
* Mitchell Rogers – lead vocals (2021–2024), lead guitar, backing vocals (2017–2021)

### Timeline

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## Discography

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Albums

* Pain Again (2017)
* In Darkness (2019)
* Scars for You to Remember (2022)

EPs

* Recollection (2014)[8]
* Failure//Control (2015)[36]
* Absolution (Split EP with Vicious Embrace, 2016)

## References

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1. ^ "Album Review: Varials – Scars for You to Remember". October 12, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
2. ^ Mart, Matt (August 10, 2017). "Wage War & Gideon Heat Up Chain Reaction". Uncivil Revolt. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
3. ^ "VARIALS: Expanding Horizons". October 12, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
4. ^ "fearless - Fearless Records". Fearlessrecords.com. February 2, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
5. ^ a b c "From Childhood Idols To Metalcore Money, Members of Varials Detail Their Start In Music / the NOISE". Bringthenoise.com. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
6. ^ "Varials". Facebook.com. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
7. ^ "Trapped, by Varials". Varials.bandcamp.com. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
8. ^ a b "REVIEW: Varials – Recollection [EP/2014] - New-Transcendence". new-transcendence.com. March 15, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
9. ^ a b "Interview with Travis Tabron of Varials, 3/23/13 - Stereokiller". Stereokiller.com Interviews. Archived from the original on December 2, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
10. ^ "REVIEW: Varials/Vicious Embrace – Absolution [SPLIT EP/2016] - New-Transcendence". New-transcendence.com. March 14, 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
11. ^ "Varials – 'Failure // Control'". Punktastic.com. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
12. ^ "Varials Sign To Fearless Records, Share Heavy New Single "Anything To Numb" / the NOISE". Bringthenoise.com. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
13. ^ "Varials Sign With Fearless, Debut "Anything To Numb" Music Video". Theprp.com. July 6, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
14. ^ Toney, Jordan (July 6, 2017). "Varials sign to Fearless Records and other news you might have missed today". Alt Press. Archived from the original on July 13, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
15. ^ "VARIALS' "Anything To Numb" Is A Grime-Filled Slowburner Of A Track". Metalinjection.net. July 7, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
16. ^ "Varials Share New Song "Pain Again"". Theprp.com. July 28, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
17. ^ "Varials Premiere "E.D.A." Music Video". Theprp.com. August 10, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
18. ^ "VARIALS' New Song 'E.D.A." Is A Painful Lesson In Truth". Metalinjection.net. August 10, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
19. ^ "Varials burn it all down in new music video - The Mosh Zone". Themoshzone.com. May 16, 2018. Archived from the original on December 2, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
20. ^ "For The Fallen Dreams, Varials & Deadships Announce U.S. Tour". Theprp.com. April 10, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
21. ^ "Gideon Announce Tour with Wage War – Equal Vision Records". Equalvision.com. September 13, 2017. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
22. ^ "Kublai Khan, Varials & I Am Tour Announced". Theprp.com. December 14, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
23. ^ "Varials announce North American tour supporting Emmure – Shockwave Magazine". Shockwavemagazine.com. March 15, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
24. ^ VARIALS. "VARIALS on Twitter: "SATURDAY day passes available now "". Retrieved March 30, 2020 – via Twitter.
25. ^ "Varials Reflects on First Full-Length, Hardcore Dynamic, and Fake Rivalry with Knocked Loose – Mind Equals Blown". mindequalsblown.net. Archived from the original on September 16, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
26. ^ "See Hardcore Upstarts Varials' Haunting, Pyromaniacal New "Empire of Dirt" Video"". Revolvermag.com. May 10, 2018. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
27. ^ "Knocked Loose, Adaliah & Varials Tour Set For December". Theprp.com. September 26, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
28. ^ "Knocked Loose W/ Orthodox, Heretic, & More Perform Tonight @ Café Coco – No Country For New Nashville". Nocountryfornewnashville.com. December 4, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
29. ^ "VARIALS In Darkness reviews". October 24, 2019. Archived from the original on October 24, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
30. ^ "Varials drop heavy beatdown track "In Darkness" along with video". Alternative Press. October 11, 2019. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
31. ^ "Counterparts, Stray From The Path, Chamber tour announced". Lambgoat.com. August 26, 2019. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
32. ^ travVerified account (January 23, 2020). "trav on Twitter: "I'm no longer a member of @VarialsPA statement below 🌹"". Twitter.com. Retrieved March 30, 2020.
33. ^ "Varials working on new album". lambgoat.com. February 13, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2022.
34. ^ Varials on Instagram (March 8, 2022). "LP3 is complete". instagram.com. Retrieved March 12, 2022. `{{cite web}}`: `|author=` has generic name (help)
35. ^ "Varials Premiere ".50" Music Video, New Album "Scars For You To Remember" Due Out In October". ThePRP. August 26, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
36. ^ "Failure // Control, by Varials". Varials. Retrieved May 30, 2018.

## External links

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* Official website

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