Valiant
Punk - Metal
Official Website
Band Members
Jon Mattus - Vocals
Matt Shanahan - Guitar
Andrew Rasmussen - Guitar
Kyle Nyen - Bass
Eric Lee - Drums
Belvidere, IL, U.S.
"Not much has come out of the Rockford scene over the years, minus one or two large acts placating to more reserved areas in the scene, but one band seems to be breaking the mold in big ways. Hailing from the very small, but still ever present hardcore scene in the northern Illinois section of the midwest, Rockford natives Valiant are continuing to grow; making their mark on the hardcore scene with vigilant intensity and an undying passion for their music. Consisting of 5 guys with a lot of heart and a lot of talent, Valiant has poured blood, sweat and tears into their band, continuing to make their already aggressive sound an even larger assault of high energy, heavy music. But Valiant doesn't just play to play, they still have a lot to say, with songs ranging from a wide variety of topics from the government to conspiracy theories and beyond. You may not have heard of Valiant yet, but rest assured, with the intense ferocity this Rockford 5 piece has for playing deep rooted, face smashing hardcore, you will very, very soon."
-Alex Gaspar