Since forming in 2016 in Atlanta, The Callous Daoboys have carved out a distinctive niche in modern heavy music—melding metalcore, nu metal, and post-hardcore into an unhinged yet calculated chaos. Their tongue-in-cheek name, a play of the “Dallas Cowboys,” reflects the band’s playful wildness.
Current Line-Up
The band currently comprises:
Carson Pace – vocals (and contributing synthesizers and production)
Maddie Caffrey – guitar
Amber Christman – violin and synthesizers
Jackie Buckalew – bass and backing vocals
Daniel Hodsdon – guitar and backing vocals
Matthew Hague – drums and backing vocals
Rich Castillo – saxophone (since 2019) .
Discography & Music Releases
The Callous Daoboys’ recorded journey began with two self-released EPs in 2017: My Dixie Wrecked (April 1) and Animal Tetris (December) . Their debut studio album, Die on Mars, arrived in June 2019 via Dark Trail Records and drew acclaim for its creative approach . In March 2022, the band signed with MNRK Heavy and dropped the single “A Brief Article Regarding Time Loops,” followed by their second LP, Celebrity Therapist, in September 2022 .
In between albums, they released an EP—God Smiles Upon the Callous Daoboys—in 2023 . Their latest milestone arrived on May 16, 2025, with their third full-length, I Don’t Want to See You in Heaven. Preceded by singles like “Two-Headed Trout” and “The Demon of Unreality Limping Like a Dog” in February, the album expands their sound palette, injecting pop-inflected hooks alongside trademark raucous breakdowns. It’s been praised by it’s ambitious, emotionally charged production.
Touring & Notable Collaborations
Over the years, the band has toured extensively, sharing stages with acts like SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Rolo Tomassi, Omerta, Gorilla Biscuits, and D.R.U.G.S., appearing at festivals like Furnace Fest and Knotfest SXSW showcases .
They also supported Silverstein and Beartooth on UK and US dates in early 2025.
Upcoming Shows
Looking ahead, The Callous Daoboys are embarking on their Heaven Across North America Tour this September–October 2025, co-headlining with Unity TX, Your Spirit Dies, and Crush++ .
On the European front, they’re performing a series of August 2025 shows—including Fernhill Farm, Bristol (Aug 14), ArcTanGent festival, Bristol (Aug 16), The Fighting Cocks in Kingston Upon Thames (Aug 17), SUPERSONIC in Paris (Aug 19), Musikbunker Aachen (Aug 20), P8² Karlsruhe (Aug 21), and a slot at Complexity Fest in Haarlem, Netherlands .
With explosive musicianship, genre-defying releases, and relentless touring ahead this summer and fall, The Callous Daoboys continue to ascend as one of mathcore’s most inventive—and undeniably entertaining—modern voices.
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