Messer

**Messer** is a Dallas-based alternative rock band that’s been carving out its niche with a gritty blend of heavy riffs, melodic hooks, and emotionally charged lyrics since forming in 2016. Fronted by vocalist Dereak Messer (whose surname inspired the band’s name), the group also features Maddox (guitar), Kenneth (bass), and Javier (drums). They burst onto the scene with their self-titled debut album in 2018, showcasing a sound that bridges nu-metal intensity with modern rock accessibility, earning them slots on major festivals like Rocklahoma and tours with acts like *Bad Wolves* and *Drowning Pool*.

Known for their raw energy and introspective themes, Messer’s recent tracks like **“Cuts”**, **“Roses”**, and **“Angels Pray”** lean into their signature mix of angsty vulnerability and stadium-sized grooves. Their 2021 EP *Halfway* and follow-up singles like **“Velvet”** and **“Leather”** highlight their evolution, blending haunting atmospherics with bone-crunching guitar work. Whether they’re dropping remixes (like the moody rework of **“Boy In The Pictures”**) or anthems about personal struggle, Messer stays rooted in the kind of unapologetic, cathartic rock that hits you right in the chest.

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