Bryan Garris
Bryan Garris | |
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| Bryan Garris performing live Bryan Garris performing with Knocked Loose in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 6, 1993 |
| Origin | Kentucky, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Pure Noise |
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| Formerly of | Heartstopper |
Bryan Garris (born September 6, 1993) is an American musician best known as the vocalist of the hardcore punk band Knocked Loose, which was formed in 2013. He has contributed to the band's recording and touring activities, helping them become a prominent act within the modern hardcore scene.
Personal life
[edit | edit source]Garris got engaged to Taylar Glasgow on September 13, 2025.[1]
Career
[edit | edit source]In 2013, Garris co-founded Knocked Loose in Oldham County, Kentucky, along with other local musicians. They released several recordings, including:
- Laugh Tracks (2016)
- A Different Shade of Blue (2019)
- A Tear in the Fabric of Life (2021)
- You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To (2024)[2]
Garris' vocal delivery is a core element of the band's sound, and his performance style has been discussed in various reviews and interviews. In a 2024 interview, he spoke about the band's creative process and the evolution of their sound.[3]
Other projects
[edit | edit source]Garris previously was the bassist of hardcore band Heartstopper, which he formed alongside three former members of the band Nine Eyes. The band's drummer was Knocked Loose guitar Isaac Hale.[4]
Garris plays bass in the straight edge hardcore supergroup XweaponX (or Weapon X). The band was formed by Garris, guitarist Isaac Hale ( also a member of Knocked Loose), drummer Trey Garris (Bryan's brother, and drummer for deathcore band Gates To Hell) and vocalist Dave Baugher.[5] On March 13, 2023, the band surprise dropped a split EP with World Of Pleasure, which was XweaponX's first release to feature additional guitarist Bo Lueders of Harm's Way.[6] The band released their second demo on April 18, 2025.[7]
On May 13, 2022, Garris was featured on the Motionless in White single "Slaughterhouse".[8] Knocked Loose would later record their own sequel to the song for You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To, entitled "Slaughterhouse 2" and featuring Motionless in White vocalist Chris Motionless.[9]
Musical impact
[edit | edit source]Under Garris' leadership, Knocked Loose has become known for its energetic live performances and has played a significant role in the resurgence of hardcore punk and metalcore in the United States. Reviews of the band's work have noted the high-energy and aggressive style that Garris helps to drive, contributing to their influence on the modern hardcore scene.[10]
Discography
[edit | edit source]With Knocked Loose
[edit | edit source]- Pop Culture (2014)
- Laugh Tracks (2016)
- A Different Shade of Blue (2019)
- A Tear in the Fabric of Life (2021)
- You Won't Go Before You're Supposed To (2024)
References
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