ARPH Announces Debut EP DOGFIGHT, A Fierce, Self-Made Entry into Metallic Hardcore
Lake County, CA: Metallic hardcore band ARPH will release their debut EP, DOGFIGHT, a five-track statement built on intensity, intention, and a deep-rooted DIY ethic. Equal parts raw and deliberate, DOGFIGHT introduces ARPH as a band unafraid to get loud, not just in sound but in message.
Written collaboratively by the band and produced by guitarist Aaron Moore, DOGFIGHT is the product of a band doing everything themselves. No outside backing, no shortcuts, just a shared vision and the work to make it real. The result is a tightly focused EP packed with massive breakdowns, two-steps, and emotionally charged vocals that cut straight through the noise.
Lyrically, the record pulls from personal and political frustrations, tackling mental health, trans rights, toxic culture, and the people and systems that push back against progress. It's heavy music with something real to say, delivered with urgency and conviction.
DOGFIGHT captures the spirit of a band that’s just getting started, but already knows who they are — loud, relentless, and rooted in something honest.