Biography

Rhythm Of Fear worship at the altar of thrash metal and crossover. Summoned from the sadistic swamps of Jacksonville, in the heavy metal-rich soil of the state of Florida, the masters of gargantuan groove conjure a reverence for the form unrivaled by their peers. Committed to unrelenting riffage, Rhythm Of Fear gleefully reinvigorates the timeless collision of speed, musicianship, and attitude. As No Echo observed, “There are a ton of bands working within the stylistic parameters of crossover thrash these days, but few possess the songwriting smarts and technical proficiency of Rhythm Of Fear.” The band’s degree of excellence owes much to the more widely recognized genre forebearers. But perhaps just as crucially, Jay Santiago (vocals), Cody James (guitar), Logan Miano (drums), and Justin Styron (bass) devour a wide range of diverse and obscure metal bands to craft their own brew. The group’s potent blend of savagery and celebration earned them multiple dedicated converts on the road, touring with subculture icons like Agnostic Front, Leeway, Merauder, and Madball; newer bands, including Code Orange; and opening Florida shows for Cannibal Corpse, Queensryche, Sacred Reich, Kreator and much more.