In the past few years, something fascinating has been happening in the hardcore underground. A wave of extremely young bands has been reviving the most epic metalcore sounds of the late ’90s and early ’00s, dialing into that stuff with sincere intensity and scholarly focus. The snarky term for this stuff is “angel statue metalcore”…
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“So we can document what we did and just have it”
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He stepped away to prioritize family life after global touring made it impossible to maintain balance.
This landed out of nowhere — and it hits harder when you look at the timing.
Crystal Lake were in the middle of a serious global push… and now they’re resetting again.
And it’s not exactly a small shift.
Right now, this is one of those moments that can either stall a band — or redefine them.
Crystal Lake didn’t hide behind vague language here — they laid it out clearly.
“Last year was nonstop for Crystal Lake. We were writing and recording while moving from continent to continent playing some of the biggest shows of our career. During this busy time creating ‘The Weight Of Sound’ album, John welcomed his child into the world. That brought a deeper meaning to the core idea behind the song and album title, the weight that comes with balancing life, family, and being in a touring band.
Some of us in the band and on our team are fathers, so we understand both the joy of those short moments at home and the challenge of being away for long periods of time. John has given everything to make it work for us and his daughter, but the international distances and schedule demands have made it increasingly difficult for him to balance the two.
So, it is with a heavy heart that we are announcing the mutual decision to part ways so John can focus on a path that allows him a healthier balance in his life and music career. We truly want this for John and, as hard as it is for both of us, we know it is the right decision.”
If this happened during a quiet period, it lands differently.
It didn’t.
This comes right after:
That’s why this isn’t just “another lineup change.”
This interrupts momentum — and momentum is everything at this level.
There’s no immediate replacement.
Instead, the band confirmed they’ll move forward with special guest vocalists for all currently scheduled shows.
That keeps everything alive short-term.
But it also leaves a real question hanging:
Is this a transition phase… or the beginning of another rebuild?
Because rotating vocalists can create energy — but they can also signal instability if it drags on too long.
This wasn’t burnout.
It wasn’t controversy.
It wasn’t creative conflict.
It was something far more common — and far less talked about:
The reality that global touring and family life don’t always coexist.
And more artists are starting to choose:
That shift is happening quietly across the industry.
This is just one of the clearest examples of it.
Centorrino joined Crystal Lake in 2023, stepping into a difficult position replacing Ryo Kinoshita.
And he didn’t ease into it — he walked straight into:
Not long ago, he also appeared on the Loaded Radio podcast discussing The Weight Of Sound — and hearing that conversation now adds a different layer to everything that’s unfolded since.
If you caught that interview, this news probably hits differently.
Crystal Lake have survived lineup changes before.
But each one carries risk.
Right now, they’re at a fork:
They’ve proven they can rebuild.
The question now is how fast they do it this time.
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He joined in 2023 after leaving The Last Ten Seconds Of Life.
To focus on family after struggling with the demands of international touring.
Not immediately — they will use guest vocalists for upcoming shows.
The Weight Of Sound
Crystal Lake are a Japanese metalcore band formed in Tokyo, known for their blend of aggressive metalcore, electronic elements, and global touring presence. After gaining international recognition with vocalist Ryo Kinoshita, the band continued its evolution with John Centorrino in 2023, pushing further into international markets with The Weight Of Sound era.
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Mouth Culture have become the third band to sign to new UK label Killabop, and it comes at a very exciting time in their journey.
The deal encompasses their debut mixtape ‘These Days’, which was released back in 2021, as well as their upcoming debut album, which they are still working on and should arrive very soon.
They join VENUS GRRRLS and Hongza as part of the Killabop family, a label set up to support and champion young British talent.
The band had this to say about the signing, stating, “We pride ourselves on writing killer bops, so it only makes sense that we’ve found our home at Killabop. From the moment we met Nav and the team, we knew their vision aligned with ours. Working with a label that genuinely cares about its artists and the longevity of what we’re building is incredibly refreshing, and it’s rare to find people who truly believe in something. We can’t wait to see what the future holds. Blessed to be part of it.”
Mouth Culture released their latest single back in October last year. It was called ‘On and On’ and sounds a lot like this:
The band are set to head out on a headline tour across the UK alongside Overgrown. Here are the dates.
APRIL
02 – CARDIFF Clwb Ifor Bach
03 – EXETER Cavern
04 – Portsmouth TAKEDOWN FESTIVAL
06 – BRIGHTON Dust
07 – OXFORD Academy 2
08 – NORWICH Voodoo Daddy’s
10 – SHEFFIELD Corporation
11 – NEWCASTLE The Grove
12 – CARLISLE The Brickyard
14 – ABERDEEN Tunnels
15 – EDINBURGH Mash House
16 – LIVERPOOL Arts Club Loft
18 – HULL Polar Bear
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