FALSTAFF || HARDCORE FOR THE NOSTALGIC

May 26

Formed in 2020 during the lockdowns in Ontario, Falstaff, hail from the GTA and show that good things can come out of not so favourable situations. Pulling influences from metalcore and deathcore, this hardcore band provides a modern spin to the music we were all familiar and fascinated with growing up in the scene. This band proves on and off stage that talent does not directly correlate with being serious, they know how to have fun and whether it’s your first show or hundredth, you can’t help but be entranced by the presence and clear enjoyment this group has for the scene, the stage and the music itself.

We are so proud to see this band grow and develop over the last few years and we are so excited to see what they have in store for us in the years to come.

We had the opportunity to ask bassist Neil Cortez some questions…

“EVERYONE IN THE SCENE IS SUPER APPROACHABLE AND COOL TO TALK TO! EVERYONE SUPPORTS EVERYONE AND IT’S COOL TO SEE. THE MAJORITY OF THE FRIENDS I’VE MADE IS FROM ME APPROACHING THEM AND SAYING STUFF LIKE “YO I REALLY LIKE YOUR BAND” OR “HEY I’VE SEEN YOU AT A COUPLE SHOWS, WHAT’S UP I’M NEIL”. I’VE NEVER BEEN GIVEN THE COLD SHOULDER (HAHA, SHOUT-OUT COLD SHOULDER) AND THAT SPEAKS VOLUMES ABOUT THE SCENE. FAMILY VIBES!”

- NEIL, @fallstaffcore

WHERE DOES YOUR NAME FALSTAFF COME FROM?

Falstaff is named after the street near Jane and Wilson. Andres has a homie who lives in the area and we thought the name sounded cool. Starts with an F, ends with an F. It’s just a word that’s nice to look at.

FOR PEOPLE THAT HAVEN’T HEARD OF YOU, HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR BAND?

Violent meme music. Metalcore with some deathcore / hardcore influences mixed with nu metal bounce riffs & dumb meme samples because they’re funny.

WHAT ARE YOUR MAJOR INFLUENCES?

Knocked Loose, The Acacia Strain, Slipknot, Jesus Piece, Varials.

WHAT ARE SOME LOCAL BANDS YOU’D LIKE TO PLAY WITH OR SHOUTOUT?

Shout out to the homies in Panic Response, Wishender, Camaro, and Big Fist! Love yall!

WHAT’S COMING UP FOR THE BAND THIS YEAR?

This year we’re looking to play more shows! Also currently working on another EP so we’ll see when that gets finished!

Keep an eye out for Falstaff this summer as they have a few shows lined up!

Checkout their Bandcamp here: Falstaff

Writer : @bertnay

Editor : @just_reidz

05/26/23

Robert Reid