Something electric happens when frustration and longing meet the need to be heard. Meet Declarations, the newest voice out of Northern Hollywood. Their debut single, This is the End (Ft. Ian Kelly), arrives via The Charon Collective — not as a whisper, but as a statement.
Declarations — A Name With Weight
Led by guitarist/vocalist Mike Wright (ex-The Ironside Collective, Fighting Jacks, Freeto Boat, Saint Didacus), Declarations leans fully into metallic roots while carrying the heart of post-hardcore.
The Sound: Metal, Hardcore, Honest Grit
Wright says the project was born of frustration, longing, and a passion to challenge himself and others. The single channels influences from Zao, The Agony Scene, Carcass, and At The Gates, but keeps things instinctive: spirit-filled hardcore energy, punk rawness, honest lyrics, simplicity, intuition.
Guest Firepower: Ian Kelly
Ian Kelly (Plead the Widow’s Cause) adds a visceral spark. His guest spot links scenes while pushing the track to its emotional limit.
Release and Community
Out now digitally with CD and digital street date set for December 5, 2025. The Charon Collective’s community-first approach fits Declarations’ DIY ethos.
Listen / Buy
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FAQ
Who are Declarations?
A heavy act from Northern Hollywood led by Mike Wright.
When is the street date?
CD and digital street date: December 5, 2025.
Where to listen?
Bandcamp via The Charon Collective and major streaming platforms.