Formed in 1985: vocalist/guitarist Corporate Death (Lance Lencioni), bassist/vocalist Nefarious (Charles Lescewicz), and drummer Dennis the Menace (Dennis Ritchie). The trio is a vanguard of the style they’ve come to describe as “murder metal,” a ferocious mix of death metal, punk rock, grind, jazz fusion, thrash and folk melodies among other sounds with lyrics examining real-life stories of serial killers, mass murderers and more.

Death Grind from Chicago, Illinois

Thrashing from the Chicago Southlands, Backlash indoctrinates audiences to their live performances with diverse heavy riffs, robust bass, powerful and guttural vocals accompanied by precision drum grooves. Releasing their debut LP in 2021, “Colossus”, Backlash have since played throughout the midwest with bands such as: Cavalera Conspiracy, Warbringer, and Exciter. Crowned the victors of the fall 2022 Dirtbag Michigan Metalfest competition, Backlash have since released their emphatic thrash anthem “False Flag” to commemorate the achievement. Slated to release their second full length LP in 2024 - Backlash continues to raise the bar in terms of authentic live performance, songwriting and imagery. For fans of Metallica, Megadeth and Pantera

Armored Assault has been at it for over 17 years, relentlessly rehearsing, writing, and playing shows. With two official releases under their belt, Dead Before Dawn (2011) and Call The Beast (2014), the assault continues nearly seven years later, except this time around more assertive and explosive than ever. Blood Queen will be the band’s first release to feature the dexterity of guitarist Tony Notardonato and the slamming bass work of Billy McDonald, rounding out the core lineup of lead singer Andy “Pindy” Pindelski, shredding guitarist Tommy Bellino, and hard-hitting drummer Mark Suttner. "Armored Assault is pure thrashing mayhem! Chugging bullet train of evil guitar riffs, ripping solos, breakneck tempos, and demonic shouting will keep you thrashing til death!" We have opened for touring bands like Diecast, Skeletonwitch, Devin Townsend, Jungle Rot, Toxic Holocaust, Holy Grail, Warbringer, In Flames, Mobile Deathcamp & more 

Chicago Slam

Current line up: Eric - vocals Frank Rizzo - guitars ChrisMyass - bass Creature - drums Frank Rizzo - Guitars, Bass, Drums on Warriors of mince and Bring me my detonators, Executive Producer Eric Miller - Vocals, Co-producer Just some friends having fun writing and recording music we love. Frank Rizzo drums for HENRYxCHINASKI Eric Miller - singer of Morbid Obesity and Baja Boyz