Though they're a clear sonic link to the early millennium screamo sound pioneered by bands like Converge or Pg. 99, Portrayal of Guilt avoid easy repetition of that style, sprinkling in unusual production choices for a body of work that manages to go down smooth while still being relentless. Tracks like "Daymare," "The One" and "One Last Taste of Heaven" and albums including 2018 debut Let Pain Be Your Guide and 2021's We Are Always Alone are the proof.
Portrayal of Guilt formed in Austin, Texas, out of the ashes of local hardcore group Illustrations. Having recently complete...