Historia
Varials
Varials is an American metalcore band that emerged from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in October 2013. The current lineup features Mitchell Rogers on guitar and lead vocals, James Hohenwarter on guitar, Mike Foley on bass, and Sean Rauchut on drums.
Early Releases and EPs
The band's musical journey began with the single "Trapped," released on October 7, 2013. This was followed by their EP Recollection in 2014 and Failure//Control in 2015. In 2016, Varials collaborated with Vicious Embrace, a band from Wilmington, Delaware, for a split EP titled Absolution.
Debut Album and Label Signing
A significant milestone occurred on July 6, 2017, when Varials signed with Fearless Records. Shortly after, they announced their debut album, Pain Again, produced by Josh Schroeder. The album was released on August 11, 2017. Leading up to the release, the band shared several singles and accompanying music videos: "Anything to Numb" (released on the album's announcement day), "Pain Again" (July 28), and "E.D.A." (August 10). The music video for "Empire of Dirt" was released in May 2018.
Vocalist Change
On January 23, 2020, vocalist Travis Tabron announced his departure from the band. Varials confirmed their intention to continue touring, with Mitchell Rogers stepping into the role of lead vocalist while retaining his guitar duties.
