While heavy music continues to be all of the rage, deathcore is a genre that is not slacking behind in terms of adding to the popularity. Stalwarts of the genre like Whitechapel keep growing, and massive bands like Slaughter to Prevail are playing in front of thousands of people, consistently. So the question is, who is next?
Whoever is next is going to need to show us what makes them special in the deathcore scene. They need to have an understanding of how to build up that anticipation and energy before the big breakdowns, while having a different sound and overall structure compared to others, or get lost in the noise. This band, has that chance to be THAT band that breaks out next.
Sofia from the New Jersey deathcore band Torn Open joins the Chord Progression Podcast. With the band releasing their new EP, Torn the F*** Open Vol. 2, releasing on May 1st, we dive into the band with Sofia by talking about:
- How Torn Open is leveling up their sound from their first EP to their second EP, through the use of greater band chemistry as well as writing through composed songs.
- The use of contrast to create an intensity increase throughout a deathcore song, that enegages fans and accelerates their internal energy.
- Their insane inspiration of live shows, that you can see at Milwaukee Metal Fest in 2026.
More deathcore, and heavy music, for you to check out will be coming your way, so tap the subscribe button to not miss out.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tornopendeathcore
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5axpruPs-KP1QfA5y6fCaA
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1XLYwoarb8vwv77W7UxGgX?si=stZsDs66Q7CGDHRhRkX4-w
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/torn-open/1804013367
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Welcome: (0:00)
Your Introduciton to Torn Open: (1:34)
The Level up from EP 1 to EP 2: (6:18)
Putting in Work with a Through Composed Style: (9:54)
Creating Intensity in Deathcore Through Engaging Contrast: (15:51)
Everyone is a Multi-Instrumentalist?: (23:29)
The Non-Single to Watch Out For: (28:08)
Previewing Their Run at Milwuakee Metal Fest 2026:(35:12)
New England Death Metal Fun Time Bonanza: (40:49)
What Else in 2026?: (46:49)
New Artists to Check Out: (48:51)
Kevin's Final Thought; The Growth is Real, & Still More to Discover: (52:58)
