SCARE: In The End, Was It Worth It? LP From Québec City Metallic Hardcore Outfit Now Streaming at IDIOTEQ; Album Drops This Friday + Quebec Tour Dates Underway

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“In an era of mounting disquiet, SCARE’s second LP rushes as a calculated exorcism of modern malaise.” – IDIOTEQ

In The End, Was It Worth It?, the heavyweight second LP from Québec City-based metallic hardcore/sludge metal quartet SCARE, is now streaming exclusively at IDIOTEQ in advance of its release this Friday.

With guitarist Gabrielle Noel Begin, bassist Jon Fillion, drummer Xavier Laprade, and vocalist Philip Roy, SCARE draws inspiration from the iconic Cursed, Mi Amore, Buried Inside, and Trigger Effect, delivering an abrasive and intense style of sludge-tone metallic hardcore packed with grooves. They released their first demo upon their formation in 2015, followed by their Fleshed Out EP in 2016, their debut LP Not Dead Yet, Probably​.​.​. in 2019, a pair of remixes by ugly_bassplayer in 2020, and the Congratulations On Your Death EP in 2021.

Capturing the spirit of the times, rich in anxiety-driven emotions, SCARE focuses on inner struggles and the tensions of modern life. Having continually expanded their musical horizons with each new release, the band’s nuanced sound defies simple categorization, but one thing remains clear: they create anxiety-driven music for those feeling the pressure of the world. By shining a light on the darkest facets of humanity, they embody a spirit of “no fun” that resonates with everyone battling their own demons.

SCARE’s In The End, Was It Worth It? delivers thirteen powerful, dense, and varied tracks, inspired by themes of horror and weird fiction. Each gripping track surges with the morose reality of modern life, and hopeful optimism for a better outcome. The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Ryan Battistuzzi at Le Stuzzio, and completed with artwork by Kevin Martel.

Alongside the early stream, the band has curated a track-by-track breakdown of the record, writing in part, “When we create, it’s not just music; it’s an exorcism. Each track is a piece of our rawest emotions, wrapped in distortion and screaming into the void. These songs are scars, memories, battles. Here’s what they mean—to us, to you, to anyone who listens and feels something break or heal inside.”

With the advance album stream, IDIOTEQ writes, “In an era of mounting disquiet, SCARE’s second LP rushes as a calculated exorcism of modern malaise. Thirty-two minutes of unyielding metallic hardcore and sludge, compressed into thirteen tracks, confronts the ceaseless loop of inner torment and societal decay.”

Listen to SCARE’s In the End, Was It Worth It? and read the track-by-track dissection of the record through IDIOTEQ at THIS LOCATION.

In the End, Was It Worth It? will be self-released through all digital services and on both Black and Random Colored LP this Friday, February 21st. Find preorders HERE, find digital presaves HERE, and watch the “Thrash Melrose” video HERE.

SCARE will support In The End, Was It Worth It? with shows across Quebec surrounding the album’s release including a hometown release show for the album this Saturday, February 22nd. See all currently confirmed dates below and expect additional shows to be posted throughout the months ahead.

SCARE Tour Dates:
2/22/2025 L’ANTI Bar & Spectacles – Québec, QC *Record Release Show
2/28/2025 B7– Montréal, QC
3/01/2025 Petite Boite Noire – Sherbrooke, QC
3/14/2025 Café du clocher – Alma, QC
3/15/2025 Paradox – Saguenay, QC

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