Ablaze with Intensity: American supergroup Better Lovers Ignite the Scene with Debut Album ‘Highly Irresponsible’
A collision of chaos, craft, and catharsis—‘Highly Irresponsible’ is the sound of seasoned rebels rewriting the rules of heavy music.
Better Lovers don’t just play fast—they move fast. Less than 18 months after unleashing their visceral debut EP ‘God Made Me An Animal’ and a volley of gut-punching singles like “Two Alive Amongst The Dead” and « A White Horse Covered In Blood » the American supergroup now erupts with their first full-length record: Highly Irresponsible, out now via SharpTone Records (Comeback Kid, Loathe, Stick To Your Guns…).
Born from the ashes of scene-defining acts, Better Lovers is the volatile fusion of former Every Time I Die powerhouses Jordan Buckley, Stephen Micciche, and Clayton “Goose” Holyoak, joined by the unpredictable genius of Greg Puciato (The Dillinger Escape Plan) and metal production architect Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy, END.). It’s a lineup that reads like a fantasy draft for extreme music fans—and they waste no time proving why it matters.
Released via SharpTone Records (Comeback Kid, Loathe, Stick To Your Guns…), ‘Highly Irresponsible’ delivers 35 minutes of white-hot, genre-bending aggression. From the pit-inducing frenzy of “Your Misplaced Self” and “Drowning In A Burning World” to the eerie swagger of “A White Horse Covered In Blood,” the album balances punishing brutality with moments of melodic introspection. Tracks like “Deliver Us From All Life” and “At All Times” tap into Puciato’s haunting emotional range, channeling elements of his solo work while hinting at untapped sonic territory.
It’s a masterclass in controlled chaos—relentless yet razor-focused. The band doesn’t shy away from darkness; themes of betrayal, nihilism, and disillusionment run deep, matched by song titles like “Superman Died Paralysed” and “Everything Was Put Here For Me.” But amid the turmoil lies purpose, unity, and an unshakable hunger to evolve.
And then there’s the live energy. Fans of Chamber, END., Johnny Booth, The Chariot, The Dillinger Escape Plan and Every Time I Die know what to expect: stage-dives, sweat, and the sense that anything could explode at any moment. Better Lovers have already carried that intensity to the stage—and with Highly Irresponsible, they’ve captured it in a bottle.
So crank it loud, break the rules, and be unapologetically reckless—because Better Lovers are here to remind you that being Highly Irresponsible has never sounded this essential.
