Downpresser
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2006 - PresentAbout
Formed in 2006, Downpresser is a highly influential metallic hardcore band from Santa Barbara, CA. Known for their heavy, mid-tempo groove and a sound that bridges 90s hardcore with crossover thrash, they became a staple of the California hardcore scene. Their most notable works include the albums 'Don't Need a Reason' (2013) and 'The Long Goodbye' (2019). The band has frequently toured the Midwest, including multiple performances in Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin. In December 2023, the band suffered the loss of their longtime drummer and prominent scene figure, Cayle Sain.
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