Top 5 Feature: PolyCrisis

PolyCrisis is a heavy, groove driven trio forged through personal loss, creative rebirth, and sonic resilience.

The lineup features Potter on vocals and guitar, Luke Shaffer on bass and vocals, and Brad Anderson on drums.

From Saint Marys, Ohio, the band officially formed in 2021, they have two EPs under their belt: their debut, 1LUV, and their second release, Nobody Dooms Like We Doom.

Their live presence has rapidly grown with performances at the renowned Century Music Hall (Formally Pieres), where they've headlined the main stage and supported national acts, including: Corrosion of Conformity, FLAW, Plush, Wolftooth, Chokesetter, Skatenigs, and Maciann.

Today, PolyCrisis stands as a fully formed force—united by history, driven by loss, and fueled by a shared commitment to authentic, heavy, groove-laden music.

Upcoming News

PolyCrisis is gearing up for a major rollout following a recent recording session at South Ave. Studios in Van Wert, Ohio. The band tracked three new songs and is preparing to drop the first of three upcoming singles, complete with an official music video.

Fresh off supporting nü-metal legends FLAW at the iconic Token Lounge near Detroit, Michigan, the trio is hitting the road. Regional live dates are lined up for the remainder of the year, including highly anticipated performances in Dayton, Cleveland, New Haven (Indiana), and a hometown show in St. Marys, Ohio.

Top 5

Potter’s Top 5 Influential Musicians

Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains)

Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down, Superjoint Ritual)

Pepper Keenan (C.O.C, Down)

Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath)

David Gilmore (Pink Floyd)

Luke's Top 5 Influential Musicians

John Frusciante (RHCP)

Flea (RHCP)

Chris Woods (Wood Bros., Medeski, Martin, and Woods)

Geddy Lee (Rush)