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

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 joins the Chord Progression Podcast today! With Varials releasing their new album "Where The Light Leaves" on February 27th, we see how they are going to use this to contribute to that rise of hardcore music in the 2020's. On this episode, we talk about:

- Why hardcore music is getting more and more popular by the day, from fans diving deeper into how heavy music can go with their personal tastes, along with artists delivering their message in more passionate and catchy ways.

- How a lack of prejudice in music tastes from newer fans has helped the growth of heavy music to what it has become today, and what it will continue to become throughout the rest of the decade.

- The brand new album "Where The Light Leaves" giving you a preview of the entire thing and showing why this is Varials best album to date.

A fantastic episode for all the heavy music and hardcore music fans out there. Tap the subscribe button to not miss out on any future episodes.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Busy, Exciting Times for Varials in 2026: (1:56)

The Rise of Hardcore Music to Mass Audiences: (3:54)

Lack of Prejudice in Heavy Music Fans Helped Bring Heavy Music & Bands Back: (13:01)

Making Varials a Full Career, Finally: (19:32)

Previewing "Where The Light Leaves": (23:40)

Highlighting Songs to Check Out on Release Day: (28:41)

Toughest Song to Write on "Where The Light Leaves": (35:29)

What Else is On Tap for 2026?: (39:32)

New Artists to Check Out: (40:32)

Kevin's Final Thought;...