Downswing

Albany, New York metalcore band Downswing has evolved since 2016 into what they describe as a modern metal powerhouse, balancing massive breakdowns with soaring choruses and atmospheric depth. The band signed to Rise Records and released their label debut Dark Side of the Mind EP in 2017 after gaining endorsement from The Acacia Strain's Vincent Bennett. Their streaming success with "Bound to Misery" expanded their reach beyond the underground, while they've shared stages with D.R.U.G.S. and Attack Attack!. Influenced by Wage War and Bad Omens, Downswing released their latest album And Everything Was Dark in 2024, transforming themes of grief and loss into heavy, melodic compositions.