XweaponX

XweaponX
Background information
OriginLouisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres
Years active2022–present
LabelDAZE Records
Spinoff of
Members

XweaponX is an American straight edge hardcore band from Louisville, Kentucky. Formed as a side project featuring members from the core Louisville hardcore scene—including long-standing members of Knocked Loose—the band has quickly garnered attention for its energetic style and uncompromising sound within the straight edge movement.

History

XweaponX debuted in the scene with a surprise split release titled Weapon Of Pleasure with World Of Pleasure in March 2023.[1] The band further built its reputation with the release of the critically acclaimed Weapon X Demo, which reviewers described as "an instant straight edge hardcore classic."[2] More recently, XweaponX issued a new single, "Everybody Breaks," signaling their continued evolution and commitment to the genre.[3]

Musical style and influences

XweaponX's sound is characterized by aggressive, fast-paced rhythms, heavy breakdowns, and a raw vocal delivery. Their music blends elements of traditional hardcore punk with modern metalcore, all filtered through the lens of the straight edge ethos. This yields a style that is both uncompromising in its energy and tightly focused on the aesthetic and ethical principles of the movement.

Discography

  • Weapon X Demo (2022)
  • Weapon of Pleasure Split EP (2023) - (with World of Pleasure)
  • Everybody Breaks (2025) – single
  • Weapon X Demo 2 (2025)

Members

Current
  • Dave Baugher – vocals (2022–present)
  • Bryan Garris – bass (2022–present)
  • Isaac Hale – guitar (2022–present)
  • Trey Garris – drums (2022–present)
Former
  • Bo Lueders – guitar (2023–2025, died 2026)[4]

References

  1. ^ "XweaponX (Knocked Loose, Etc.) & World Of Pleasure (Serration, Etc.) Surprise Release New Split". The PRP. Archived from the original on October 4, 2023. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  2. ^ "XweaponX – Weapon X Demo REVIEW: An INSTANT Straight Edge Hardcore CLASSIC!". Stitched Sound. Archived from the original on January 20, 2025. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  3. ^ "Knocked Loose offshoot XweaponX return with "Everybody Breaks"". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved May 15, 2025.
  4. ^ "xWEAPONx and World Of Pleasure drop surprise split". Retrieved May 16, 2025.

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