Scars for You to Remember

Scars for You to Remember is the third studio album by Varials. It was released on October 14, 2022, through Fearless Records. It is their first release to feature former lead guitarist Shane Lyons as rhythm guitarist, and Mitchell Rogers as vocalist after dropping his role as lead guitarist, after former vocalist Travis Tabron announced his departure from the band in 2020 due to mental health reasons.[7]

Scars for You to Remember
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 14, 2022 (2022-10-14)
Recorded2020–2021
Genre
Length31:31
LabelFearless
ProducerJosh Schroeder
Varials chronology
In Darkness
(2019)
Scars for You to Remember
(2022)
Singles from Scars for You to Remember
  1. "The Cycle of Violence: Chapter 1"
    Released: May 5, 2022[2]
  2. ".50"
    Released: August 25, 2022[3]
  3. "Circles"
    Released: October 5, 2022[4]
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Boolin Tunes7/10[1]
Distorted Sound7/10[5]
Metal Injection7.5/10[6]

Background and promotion

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In late 2020 and early 2021, the band began working with producer Josh Schroeder on a new EP. They later decided to switch from an EP to their third studio album.[8] Varials released three singles/music videos in advance of the album's release; "The Cycle of Violence: Chapter 1",[9] ".50",[10] and "Circles".[11] The release of ".50" came with the announcement that the album, titled Scars for You to Remember, would be released through Fearless on October 14, 2022.[12] Varials toured in support of the album with Boundaries, Dr. Acula, Orthodox, and Distinguisher, from October to November 2022,[13] and with Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, The Callous Daoboys, and 156/Silence, from January to March 2023.[14]

Track listing

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Scars for You to Remember track listing
No.TitleLength
1."A Body Wrapped in Plastic: Prologue"3:20
2."The Cycle of Violence: Chapter 1"2:37
3."Ritual Division (Haüs)"3:09
4."Scars for You to Remember"2:22
5."Day 3: Revenge" (featuring Matt Honeycutt, Shaolin G, and Andrew Hileman)2:44
6."Phantom Pain: Chapter 2"1:04
7."Circles"3:18
8."Phantom Power" (featuring Darius Tehrani)3:46
9."The Gold Room: Chapter 3"1:01
10.".50"3:03
11."You Were Never Safe Here: Chapter 4"0:42
12."Halo of the Sun"3:25
Total length:31:31

Personnel

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Varials

  • Mitchell Rogers – vocals
  • James Hohenwarter – lead guitar
  • Shane Lyons – rhythm guitar
  • Mike Foley – bass guitar
  • Sean Rauchut – drums

References

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  1. ^ a b "Album Review: Varials – Scars For You To Remember". Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Varials Premiere New Single "The Cycle Of Violence: Chapter 1"". ThePRP. May 5, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "Varials Premiere ".50" Music Video, New Album "Scars For You To Remember" Due Out In October". ThePRP. August 26, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  4. ^ "Varials Premiere New Single "Circles"". ThePRP. September 22, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  5. ^ Heasley, Ellis (October 11, 2022). "Album Review: Scars For You To Remember – Varials". Distorted Sound. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  6. ^ McKenna, Shaun (October 11, 2022). "Album Review: Varials Scars For You To Remember". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  7. ^ Heasley, Ellis (November 26, 2022). "Varials: Remember The Name". Distorted Sound. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  8. ^ "Varials working on new album". lambgoat.com. 2021-02-13. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  9. ^ "Varials Premiere "The Cycle Of Violence: Chapter 1" Music Video". The PRP. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  10. ^ Kennelty, Greg (August 26, 2022). "VARIALS Throws Down With New Song ".50," Announces Scars For You To Remember". Metal Injection. Retrieved October 7, 2024.
  11. ^ "Varials Premiere "Circles" Music Video". The PRP. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  12. ^ "Varials reveal new album 'Scars For You to Remember'; share ".50" video". August 26, 2022.
  13. ^ "Varials, Boundaries, Dr. Acula, Orthodox, Etc. Announce Fall Tour". The PRP. Retrieved 2024-10-07.
  14. ^ "D.R.U.G.S., Varials, The Callous Daoboys & 156/Silence Announce U.S. Tour". The PRP. Retrieved 2024-10-07.