Formed in 2018, DIRECT MEASURE is a hard-hitting metallic hardcore band from St. Louis, Missouri, a city rapidly gaining recognition for its thriving underground scene. With a relentless drive and an unflinching commitment to their craft, the band has carved out a distinctive sound that blends crushing riffs, aggressive rhythms, and raw intensity pushing the boundaries of hardcore and cementing their place in the genre's modern evolution. The band's journey began with a shared passion for powerful, high-energy music and an unyielding desire to make a statement. Since their formation, DIRECT MEASURE has released three EPs, with Road To Nowhere (2018) and The Worst Of Us (2019) gaining notable attention. Their music, defined by its metallic edge and brutal energy, resonates with fans of heavy hitters like POWER TRIP, ENFORCED, MINDFORCE, DEAD HEAT, and TERROR, while also paying homage to the hardcore greats of the past like CRO-MAGS, LEEWAY, and IRON AGE.