Previewing Varials’ New Album “Where The Light Leaves” & the Future of Hardcore Music

Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music · Feb 24, 2026 · 46m

Heavy music, espescially hardcore music, has continually risen not only in quality, but in prominence throught the heavy scene and culture since the early 2020's. Even we have gotten heavily into the music since that time. But why is that? And how are artists in that heavy genre continuing to contribute to this rise?

Well with one of best bands in that scene releasing a brand new album to kick off 2026, we not only answer those questions, but see how they are going to be contributing to that rise with their brand new album. Is it going to succeed? Is it their best work yet?

Shane from Varials…