There was a time when people said Sin City had no metal scene. If it ain’t Elvis, it just wasn’t Vegas. Then we heard rumors of underground parties and desert shows. And as if the sun itself dried out the naysayers, slowly – but surely, the metal began to surface. Through the cracks, out of the garages, and spilling on to the streets, the decibels kept getting louder and the quake, bigger.Eventually, that rumble evolved into one of the fastest growing indie metal scenes the west coast has experienced since Thrash hit the Bay. In today’s Las Vegas, heavy metal has risen from the belly of the beast to the mouth of the dragon and Sin City claims playground to several brutal forces and genre variations.
Local head-bangers already know that there are certain venues that the boldest of metal bands call home. Included are Rancho’s delightfully infamous Cheyenne Saloon – a rough and gritty “House of Heavy” and the skate-inspired “702”, one of the more popular all-ages venues off the strip. It’s at both, the adrenalized five-piece known as “Winter Will Follow” routinely commands center stage, explode ear drums and rocks audiences to the core.
Bonded by friendship, WWF started as a few guys "jamming" and quickly became a force to be reckoned with, now established as a staple in the Las Vegas music scene.
“I remember seeing these guys at the Farm almost 3 years ago and they were pure energy unleashed. Their live show is nothing short of atomic,” recalls Ed Fassio, founder of Itchy Metal Entertainment. “And right in the middle of all that mayhem, you’ve got five guys dedicated to their craft and smart about their business. That mix instantly appealed to me.”
Playing shows across the Southwest, and sharing stage with kindred heavyweights like Silent Civilian and Volumes – (just to name a couple), Winter Will Follow has built a strong and dedicated following of hardcore fans. With driving beats, massive metal riffs, and in your face vocals, the group defines their own style and delivers unique character.
“Winter Will Follow is a band that loves doing what they do and they put a ton of focus into bringing that emotion directly to the stage,” adds Fassio.
The band’s new relationship with IME Records will begin with a strategic promotional campaign, the distribution of two new singles, and a collaborative merchandising project.
