Slackjaw is an American heavy metal trio based in South Carolina in the United States. The band was formed when Dallas Young (vocals, rhythm guitar, bassist) also widely known online as Soup, met Brady Riggenbach (lead guitarist) in 2017. Jacob Rigdon (drummer) was added to complete the trio in July 2021. With various lineup changes, Dallas and Brady held the band's vision together by taking on multiple roles in the studio, with Brady being the band's studio drummer on almost every track to date. Through a mutual interest in Black Label Society and Pantera, Dallas and Brady quickly got together and started writing material. The band's first single 'Caught in the Crossfire' and their first studio album 'Ritual of Dissonance' was met with astounding appraisal from old and new fans alike. When the band formed, they gathered an impressive online following with no management, no label, and no supporting tour. With influences such as Pantera, Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Meshuggah, Black Label Society, Tool, and many others. There’s no question this metal band has one goal: to follow their predecessor's footprints and make albums that will stand the test of time.