Albany, NY metalcore band Downswing release a new single, “At My Worst,” today, and the title couldn’t be more ironic. “At My Worst” is Downswing at their best. The quartet delivers an explosive, hook-driven masterclass that nails the balance between heaviness and accessibility, delivering every line with a knife-point urgency. With this track, Downswing cement their place among the sharpest writers in melodic metalcore right now.
The band says, “‘At My Worst’ at its core is about the struggle to find and maintain balance in all aspects of life. Trying to chase the hopes and dreams you once saw yourself attaining, but not fully realizing what the true cost of that was and how it would impact other aspects of your life.”
Since forming in 2016, Downswing have steadily evolved into a modern metal powerhouse defined by groove, atmosphere, and emotional weight. Crafted with clarity and impact in mind, And Everything Was Dark expands on the sonic foundation laid by the band’s earlier work while pushing into bold new territory. Gargantuan riffs and crushing breakdowns collide with massive hooks, a layered atmosphere, and lyrics that resonate more deeply than ever before.
DOWNSWING ON TOUR
Downswing Tour Dates:
Sept 22 – London, UK – Scala*
Sept 23 – Glasgow, UK – Slay*
Sept 24 – Cardiff, UK – The Globe*
Sept 26 – Nottingham, UK – Billy Bootleggers
Sept 27 – Manchester, UK – Star & Garter
Sept 28 – Leeds, UK – Hyde Park Book Club
Sept 29 – Birmingham, UK – The Flapper
Oct 1 – Cologne, DE – Die Kantine*
Oct 2 – Saarbrucken, DE – Garage*
Oct 3 – Vienna, AT – Flex*
Oct 4 – Leipzig, DE – Werk 2*
