Formed in 2025, Body Eviction is a newer band from Worcester, Massachusetts, balancing hardcore grit and '90s-flavored alt-rock melodics. Vocalist/bassist Shrew, guitarist Sean, and drummer Dave initially came together without any grand plan beyond getting in a room and seeing what happened.
The more the trio played together, however, the more ideas started to take shape. What began as casual jams soon turned into a growing catalog of songs and concepts, eventually leading to the recording of their debut release, First and Final Notice, with collaborator Matt Marcel. Released in June 2025, the recording served as the band's introduction, but it wasn't long before the lineup expanded.
"In an effort to allow Shrew to be fully expressive and mobile on stage, we brought Scotty in to play bass," Sean explains. "He couldn't be a better fit for the project." That chemistry continued to develop as the band returned to the studio with Marcel to record Dead Civilians, a new EP that further establishes their identity. Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Marcel's Shred Shed studio, the sessions benefited from years of familiarity between the musicians and engineer.
Body Eviction recently teamed up with director Steve Karantzoulidis for the music video to "Hank," one of the tracks from the EP:
"Shrew and I have been making music together on and off since sixth grade, and Matt has recorded the majority of those projects," Sean says. "We couldn't be more grateful that we get to continue having him as part of that process."
Musically, Body Eviction are less concerned with fitting neatly into a particular style and more interested in creating songs that connect emotionally and physically with listeners. Sean describes the band's approach as being driven by feeling first, allowing concepts to naturally evolve into songs. The influence of bands like Fugazi, Quicksand, Title Fight, and Bane can be heard throughout the material, while Shrew spent much of the writing and recording process revisiting records by The First Step and Wake Up Call.
Outside of the band itself, Body Eviction remain deeply connected to the Massachusetts hardcore community that helped shape them. According to Sean, the local scene is currently thriving, with newer bands continuing to emerge and keep things fresh.
Among the groups he recommends checking out are fellow Worcester acts Clockout, 50H8, Report, and Death Defier. He also points to younger bands like Step First and Far Too Late as proof that the next generation is already making its presence felt. "We just played a show with those kids, and they're awesome," he says. "It's safe to say that hardcore is in good hands."
Looking ahead, Body Eviction plan to stay busy. The immediate goal is simple: play as many shows as possible while continuing to build on the growing collection of ideas they've already accumulated. "We have a backlog of jams and ideas," Sean says. "So we definitely plan to get in and record again in the near future."
For Sean, the band also represents something deeply personal. Like many lifelong hardcore fans, his connection to the music started years before he ever stepped onstage.
"I grew up going to hardcore and punk shows, and it had a huge impact on my life," he says. "I'm so lucky to be a part of this band, and I couldn't be more proud of what we're creating."
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