Bryan Garris

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.

Bryan Garris
Bryan Garris performing with Knocked Loose in 2018
Background information
Born	(1993-09-06) September 6, 1993 (age 31)
Origin	Kentucky, U.S.
Genres	Metalcore hardcore punk beatdown hardcore
Occupations	Vocalist musician
Years active	2013–present
Labels	Pure Noise
Member of	Knocked Loose XweaponX
Formerly of	Heartstopper

Career

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)^[1]

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.^[2]

Other projects

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 Issac Hale.^[3]

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.^[4] 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.^[5] The band released their second demo on April 18, 2025.^[6]

On May 13, 2022, Garris was featured on the Motionless in White single "Slaughterhouse".^[7] 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.^[8]

Musical impact

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.^[9]

Discography

With Knocked Loose

• 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)