Once Loved

Once Loved is a metalcore band from San Diego making tightly-wound, riff-forward music that hits with intent. Their debut single, "FOOL'S GOLD," sets the tone: precise, aggressive, and unflinching—drawing influence from bands like Counterparts, August Burns Red, Poison the Well, and Misery Signals.

Built on sharp dynamics, rhythmic control, and a refusal to overindulge, Once Loved isn't trying to reinvent the genre—they're just doing it right. No filler, no frills. Just focused, heavy music that doesn’t lose its edge.