By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  By Brandi Genzen, OOTB Publications

  Formed in Toledo, Ohio, in 2025 by founding members Ryan Sevra and Noah Alexander, with Agustine Guzman on drums and Andy Pflieger on bass, Trenchlord is a heavy band that blends elements of hardcore, metal, punk, and hip-hop into a powerful and uncompromising sound.   The band's music is built around crushing guitar riffs, aggressive rhythms, and honest expression inspired by real life experiences and the struggles people face every day. The name Trenchlord represents perseverance through adversity—the mentality of fighting through life's battles, standing your ground, and continuing forward no matter what obstacles stand in the way.  The band brings together the intensity of underground heavy music with a modern approach, creating a sound that is aggressive, energetic, and unique. After months of writing, recording, mixing, and mastering, Trenchlord is releasing their debut full-length album,  Trenchlord , this Friday, Aug. 1. The album, recorded at Sev Studios, ...

  By Brandi Genzen, OOTB Publications

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  By Christian Cole, OOTB Publications

  By Christian Cole, OOTB Publications

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  By David Desin, OOTB Publications

  By David Desin, OOTB Publications

  By James Magill, OOTB Publications

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publications

 

  By David Desin, OOTB Publications

  By Neil Shumate, OOTB Publicaitons

  Atmospheric Blackened Deathcore influenced band Winterot formed in Oct. 2025, but found their missing piece (a drummer) in November.  All four band members have been working in other projects amongst each other for years, but they decided to start something new. Debut single “Einsamkeit” was released in May, the second single “Darkest Day” released last month and 5-song EP  Bereavement  will be released Friday, July 17 along including new single “Evermourne,” which features vocalist, guitarist Laura from UK metalcore band Pandora’s Pain. Each band member is from different parts of Ohio, aside from the guitarist and songwriter, who currently resides in Wales.  Lineup Aessiel “The Orc King”- vocals  Assilocen- bass  Ahzrak- guitar  Anomoly- drums  Top 5 As far as our Top 5 Bands and Influences go, we all have separate influences that kind of came together to form what we are, and we’ve been trying to avoid sounding too much like any other ban...