Photo Credit : Cameron Perry
Darkness isn’t merely a theme for Downswing—it’s the environment they’ve learned to endure.
The Albany, New York outfit cultivates a heavy atmosphere and melodic depth, stripping away emotional armor and calloused defenses to reveal something raw and defiantly honest. The band’s new album, And Everything Was Dark, serves as both a mission statement and a bold leap forward.
Since 2016, Downswing has steadily evolved into a powerhouse of modern metal and groove. The group’s current incarnation emphasizes big choruses, bigger breakdowns, atmosphere, and emotion.
Downswing consists of Seanor, guitarist Anthony Salvaggio, bassist Chris Arnold, and drummer Nick Manzella. Created with a focus on clarity and impact, And Everything Was Dark builds on the sonic foundation of their earlier work while boldly venturing into new territory. Gargantuan riffs and breakdowns intertwine with massive hooks, textures, and lyrics that resonate deeper than ever before.
Downswing formed in 2018 and quickly made waves with their unique blend of metallic hardcore aggression and groove-driven heaviness. Early releases, such as the Dark Side of the Mind EP (2017) and Good Intentions (2020), cultivated a dedicated following in the underground and earned the band a reputation for high intensity. In a glowing 9/10 review, New Transcendence said 2022’s New Lows EP “packs a hefty punch” and “a stellar appetizer to whatever is up next in the band’s bright future.”
With the album “And Everything Was Dark” out on October 24, I had the pleasure to have the awesome frontman Harrison Seanor on the Interview to discuss on the making of the album, release and much more on Downswing, Check out the complete coverage on the below YouTube video.
Album Tracklist:
No God To Me
Emptiness Remains
Drowned Out
Thanks For Nothing
In A Daze
For What It’s Worth
Stand By…
Serpent
Letting Go
Too Little Too Late
Eternal
Music Videos
The Band
Harrison Seanor: Vocals
Anthony Salvaggio: Guitar
Chris Arnold: Bass
Nick Manzella: Drums
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