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Deathcore was once dismissed as a trend, so it’s ironic that it now has trends within itself. Downtempo, slamming and now blackened variants of the style have dominated its scene at various points, with many bands jumping ship. Pittsburgh’s Signs of the Swarm aren’t just any band, though. They’re a once-a-generation beacon that radiates the sounds that surrounded them, preserving history by reframing it. On fourth LP Absolvere, they’re bleak without being blackened, smashing without being slam, and downtempo as a choice rather than a stylistic confine. And as many of their deathcore peers experiment with adding singing, often gruff in tone, they add a more ethereal style that soothes on “Dreaming Desecration” and “Death Whistle.” The band contrasts that with some of the most brutal moments in their eight-year career, with riffs more punishing than pensive and a rhythm section that frames them in creatively cacophonic ways. Above it all, they’re utilizing vocalist David Simonich monstrous range in a much fuller capacity than on his debut, 2019’s Vital Deprivation. That transitional album found the band experimenting to re-find their footing, which here lands on solid ground through the addition of guitarist Jeff Russo, a former bandmate of Simonich’s fin Improvidence. The proof is in the placing, with Absolvere landing at #15 on “Current Hard Music Albums,” #21 on “Top New Artist Albums” and #139 on “Heatseekers.” Behind the cohesive crusher is drummer-turned-bassist-turned-drummer Bobby Crow, who acted as de facto producer, arranging the riffs written across Skype to make the songs more than the sum of their parts. This gave Simonich a lofty platform from which to roar about the real (loved ones struggling with addiction, submitting one’s self wholly to art despite negativity swirling about) and the surreal; he or his characters beg for the release of death only to be denied. “Nameless” centers around a character collecting souls marked by death to receive its blessing, while “Blood Seal” follows a ritual to summon it. “Dreaming Desecration” and “Hollow Prison” are two sides of the same coin. When one finds themselves trapped in a meaningless existence, they can either attempt to escape through murderous hallucinations or succumb to the grave, respectively. “Death Whistle” is the penultimate song, closing the album and the writing sessions for Absolvere with a tale concluding in sweet release. The piercing screech of the titular whistle contrasts with a subtle serenade. Indeed, sometimes contrast can be a perfect complement, but more often that effect is achieved when paired with something more in-line. So it is when Ben Duerr (Shadow of Intent) and Alex Erian (Despised Icon) join the band for growls and shouts, where Signs of the Swarm filter their guests’ bands through their own sound. Instead of taking away from their identity, it expands it. They’re steadily expanding their global reach, too. In the few short months since Absolvere’s release, Signs of the Swarm have toured with the likes of Fit for an Autopsy, Born of Osiris and Shadow of Intent. Forthcoming domination campaigns of Europe and Australia will be added to their tenure with Aborted, Lorna Shore, Brand of Sacrifice and more. Forget the signs, the swarm is already here, and it’s growing larger and louder every day.
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Deathcore, Metal, Death Metal
Bobby Crow - Drums, Carl Schulz - Guitar, Michael Cassese - Bass, David Simonich - Vocals
10 years of the Swarm great tour package unfortunately the bluebird is not set up for crazy pit so can't wait to see these boys at the next bigger venue...keep pushing 🤘
Bluebird Theater Denver, COIt was The best show to be at. I got to Meet the members of Signs of the Swarm and Seen Whitechapel play for the first time in over 10 years.
Metro Music Hall Salt Lake City, UTIf you missed out, I feel bad for you. Everyone who performed put on an amazing performance. If you can catch them at later shows, I highly recommend you do.
The WC Social Club West Chicago, ILGreat show!! The venue si small but with à Good sound. We were There for Signs OTS and Within Destruction and these guys had killed the stage. Thanks for this
JC Bouckenborgh Merksem, BelgiumEVERY POSSIBLE EXPECTATION AS WELL AS SOCIALIZING AND BRUTALITY MET, BLEW MY MIND AND I HAD A MOST RIGHTEOUS UPLIFTING EXPERIENCE... I THANK THEM IN FULL...
The Riot Room Kansas City, MOYes, Signs of the Swarm is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming Signs of the Swarm concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Signs of the Swarm tour is scheduled for 41 dates across 38 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
Signs of the Swarm is scheduled to play 41 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
Signs of the Swarm's tour starts Apr 17, 2026 and ends on Sep 17, 2026. They will play 38 cities; their most recent concert was held in Buffalo at Buffalo RiverWorks and their next upcoming concert will be in Saint Paul at Amsterdam Bar & Hall.
As part of the Signs of the Swarm tour, Signs of the Swarm is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
