Pump your first for the Weakerthans’ frontman and his wistful optimism as he smashes his hard drive and yearns for the days of “no more citing sources.”
Infernal Overdrive list Zeppelin, Grand Funk, and Deep Purple among their influences. More than copying, they actually put thought into writing good songs.
Savannah’s Black Tusk sound a lot like fellow Georgians Kylesa. Their fast and heavy mix of stoner metal with hardcore punk is immediate and effective.
Buffalo metalcore mainstays Every Time I Die have a way with song titles, and “Underwater Bimbos from Outer Space” also delivers on the chaotic sounds.