XweaponX
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| Origin | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Label | DAZE Records |
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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.
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.