Taranis "Love, Deceive, Love" Single Review & Artist Introduction
Updated: Aug 13
Devinney Rexrode | August 2026
Giry-pop metalcore never sounded so good, as the female-fronted, Oklahoma-based band Taranis is taking the subgenre by storm.
Comprised of the frontwoman, Coraline Deen, guitarist Jackson Wagner and multi-instrumentalist Asa Lake, they are full of young, promising talent and a powerhouse band in their local music scene.
Taking on the pink and black color pairing and softgirl vibes, Coraline’s harsh vocals create the perfect balance in duality to make you want to mosh and just dance around in the same way you would to P!NK.
With their sound, a well-blended fusion of electronic pop and metalcore, they have been participating in festivals and shows that cater to one or the other, or to both sub-genres, opening up both markets for them to play in.
Taranis is a band that’s on the up-and-coming frontline, especially with the rise of artists like Scene Queen and the girly-pop metal subgenre, defined by a traditionally feminine aesthetic and contrasting, rough-around-the-edges vocals.
Now, they have released their newest single, “Love, Deceive, Love”, on 30 July, 2026. This track is an absolute banger, so let’s talk about it!
“Love, Deceive, Love” is a strong release that comes in with a vocal echo that transitions into the solidity of the main riff of the song.
The lyrics are heavy, but tastefully done, and the vocals go back and forth between softer, more melodic cleans and brutal notes that are performed at a level that can take our breath away as much as they take Coraline's, the vocalist’s.
The tempo change towards the end of the track is just the icing on top of the cake: if you know me, you know I am a sucker for a great tempo change with clean, but still unexpected transitions, and this track excels particularly in this department.
Even with the lyrics being heavier, this band knows how to carry on with fun plugins and added sound elements without taking away from the message. In one section of this song, there’s even a squeeze bell or clown squeak noise that reminds me a bit of Ice Nine Kills, but far less circus-esque.
This breaks up some of the seriousness of the tone, but does not overdo the sound section or take from the song's purpose. Tasteful sound elements are so important, but so is how the tones on the track are handled.
I really love this band and how they are producing their music within the more girly-pop metalcore subgenre. They have banger songs and an intensity to their music that shows this band knows how to make meaningful music with fun vibes, but also make that more serious and still bring fun elements.
While still being a newer band with a growing discography that currently includes nine singles, including the release of “Love, Deceive, Love,” and one EP, they have so much potential and room to grow while they make their way up the ladder. With a sound like this, I am so excited to hear more!
I cannot wait to see what the future holds for this band, and I will be following them through it! I hope to cover more of their releases and announcements in the future. There is no stopping them now, so we might as well scream along!
Follow Taranis here!
Listen to “Love, Deceive, Love” here!
