Hallow 14

Hallow 14. Definition: the musical outlet of Will Duncan and Caedmon Cooper, a DC-based dynamic duo laying down a fresh mix of hardcore vocals on djenty metalcore riffs; an effort which will squarely remind you why metal is referred to as “heavy.”


Now releasing their debut record as a two-man-act, Cultural Condition, the pair aims to truly exploit whatever creative freedoms are offered, and forcefully introduce a new industry meta. In the making throughout the past 2 years, this release features many of the band’s friends and fans, and reflects the raw force and horsepower of which Hallow 14 is capable.


Officially formed on Halloween 2014, it began as a “project” that a small group of high school friends would use to hang out and vent their creative ambitions. Over the first 3 years the band would evolve into a staple act in the DC local metalcore scene, and yet despite an all-time motivational high entering 2017, they were suddenly faced with creative burnout, lack of productivity, and lost connection with their community. These issues would drive the lead vocalist and guitarist to depart, leaving Hallow 14 an effective duo.


However, instead of calling it quits, or compromising the sound they’d spent so many years developing, Will and Caedmon decided to embrace the new dynamic. Ever since, the pair has been hard at work polishing their craft, exploring creative directions, and promoting the fresh face of the project they’d formed as dumb teenage friends.