It Prevails

It Prevails

It Prevails is a five-piece band from Portland, United States, active since 2004. The group plays melodic hardcore and metalcore, with related influences that include emo, hardcore punk and post-hardcore. Its sound also draws on metal and classic rock, and the band is associated with labels including Rise Records, Stay Sick Recordings, Mediaskare and Rain City Records.

Background and style

Formed in late 2004 in the south-west area of Portland, It Prevails develops its material from 1990s metal and hardcore as well as classic rock. During the early period of the band, records by Shai Hulud, Hopesfall, Beloved, Twelve Tribes, Poison the Well and Hot Water Music are regular listening in the group’s hangouts. Lyrics focus on struggles of the human condition and on altruistic actions.

Discography

The band releases four full-length records and two EPs. Its 2015 release Perdition is the most recent title mentioned in the available information.