[1] The band was formed in 2019 by vocalist Anthony Cappocchi and guitarists Ryan "Fluff" Bruce and Josh Wildhorn, following the breakup of their previous band Rest, Repose which also has YouTube guitarist Jared Dines.
Dragged Under's first album The World Is in Your Way, which was released on January 17, 2020, featuring several songs that had originally been written by Rest, Repose, but were scrapped when that band broke up.
[3] In May 2021, it was confirmed that the band would join Beartooth and Wage War on their fall 2021 tour.
[5] On August 12, 2021, the band released a new single, "Brainwash Broadcast", featuring Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath.
Critics have categorized Dragged Under's music as melodic hardcore,[7][8] punk rock[9][10] and metalcore.