The World State is a post-hardcore band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2015, the band consists of vocalist and guitarist Ryan Kirby, guitarist and vocalist Matt Cohen, bassist and vocalist Chris Moore, and drummer and vocalist Matt Kuykendall. The band's music is characterized by its heavy riffs, soaring melodies, and introspective lyrics. The World State has released two EPs, "Traced Through Dust and Time" (2017) and "A Castle for the Battles That I Fight" (2019), and two full-length albums, "The Pressure" (2021) and "Leave Your Mark" (2023). The band has toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe, and has shared the stage with bands such as Thrice, Circa Survive, and Coheed and Cambria.

Genres

Aarhus Indie

Fallen Angel

Latest Release

The Pressure

The World State

Single - Released February 1, 2019