XweaponX

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XweaponX
Background information
Origin	Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
Genres	Metalcore beatdown hardcore [citation needed]
Years active	2022–present
Label	DAZE Records
Spinoff of	Knocked Loose Harm's Way Gates to Hell Heartstopper
Members	Dave Baugher Bryan Garris Isaac Hale Trey Garris

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. 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." More recently, XweaponX issued a new single, "Everybody Breaks," signaling their continued evolution and commitment to the genre.

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)

References