Brought into existence in the Summer of 2014, Fallen Union is an electrifying rock band that has made their mark in the So Cal music scene and continue to spread their compelling sound. On stage, they are packed with energy…
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Dead Reckoning - Columbus, GA - Metal
Metal music is a precision mixture of crushing guitars/bass, insane drums and black tales to be told. Its roots cut deep, like knives piercing through your enemies heart. Insane guitar riffs offered up by veteran guitarist Mike “K-OS” Spriggs drive…
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The Mayan Factor - Baltimore, MD - Progressive Rock
The Mayan Factor is charismatic and progressively refined in their ability to compose music that resonates with themes of death, loss, grievance, angst and pain. Often embracing the shadow aspects of the human experience, their songs have diverse variety, each…
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High Horse - Kelowna, BC - Math/Fuzz Rock
As die-hard deviants when it comes to music styles, High Horse is an outlandish anomaly of a project. It's so rare to hear such an offbeat yet infectious sound at the same time that it's almost surreal. On guitar, Brian…
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The Stereo Anthems - Vancouver, BC Blues Rock/Heavy Rock
The Stereo Anthems is the brainchild of singer/guitarist Clayton Brown, drummer Aaron Kinsman and bassist Irv Loewen. Their track "Finding My Way" is packed with passion-fueled guitar interludes, powerful sharp drums, and smooth, raw vocals. The song "Walk Away" demonstrates…
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Boddah - Springfield, MO - Rock/Alt Rock/Grunge
Filled with the angst and grit of grunge, and the captivating melodies of alternative rock, Boddah is a unique, laid-back trio with a catchy sound and retro feel. Guitarist, Travis Tuck sings lead vocals with enticing melodies in his own…
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Firebringer - Kiev, Ukraine - Alternative Metal
Firebringer is a cacophony of epic proportions with a powerful, darkened melodic-metal sound; fit for a stadium with nefarious, rhythmic vocals with very dynamic stylings. The relentless momentum created by this force is infectious and intriguing to the listener…
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AndEver - San Diego, CA - Alt Metal
Incorporating beautiful melodies with stirring epic metal aesthetics, AndEver is a majestic two-piece project filled with somber yet uplifting sentiments. Originally brought to fruition with an acoustic dynamic, the duo began writing a string of ballads; infusing angelic, powerful vocal…
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Drenched In Fear - Wausau, WI Death Metal
Drenched in Fear is an ear-ripping, death-stomping, extreme metal band; laying waste to crowds and breaking necks with some diabolically furious heavy sounds. Jay Neuens spawns this gut-wrenching growl of gargantuan proportions. He consistently unleashes a roar that makes your…
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Shit Happens Inc - Albuquerque, NM - Rock, Metal
With eighteen years of rockin' countless bars, biker rallies, and clubs across the Southwest United States under their belt, Shit Happens Inc (S.H.I.) is a fiery heavy rock band dedicated to giving any party they play a kick in the…
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Killing Tyranny - San Diego, CA - Heavy Metal
Killing Tyranny's live shows are a thrill ride from start to finish. Insane vocals and blistering leads layered over a heavy groove that hits you like a freight train, keeps you banging your head, and pumping your fist all the…
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Neorhythm - Rovaniemi, FIN - Groove Metal, Mathcore
Who exactly these mysterious beings are is unknown, as are the origins of the project. One thing for sure is these otherworldly transmissions will satisfy all of your deepest and darkest metal cravings. With an intriguing groovy feel, the band…
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Fluid Foundation - Oceanside, CA - Reggae, Dub, Hip-Hop
Positive and carefree sunny-day vibrations are plentiful in the SoCal local reggae outfit, Fluid Foundation. Lead vocalist and guitarist, Nick Dell has a great sense of three-part harmonies coming from a barbershop family. His vocals stylings are smooth, rhythmic…
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Misery Tomb - Edmonton, AB - Doom, Punk
Inspired by horror flicks and all that is creepy and evil, Misery Tomb brings forth their unique style of horrorpunk, hardcore and thrash. Harking back to the genres' glory years, the group sounds familiar, but revitalized and fresh; injecting horrorpunk…
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Smoothsayer -Red Deer, AB - Stoner Rock/Doom
Smoothsayer throws a high-energy spin on the typical styling of stoner rock/doom metal. The mammoth-voiced Dallas Mann fronts the project bellowing monumentally heavy, gravelly melodies from his abysmal vocal cords. His voice is like a bottomless pit that resonates with…
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Silence The Voice - Phoenix, AZ - Metalcore
Winner of Arizona Metal Awards 2017 for Best New Artist, Silence the Voice is an intense and lyrically powerful band. Their message weaves perfectly through the brutal landscape of their metalcore hearts; delivering the destruction in a modern metal/punk feel…
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Caleb Hart - Salt Spring Island, BC - Island Soul, Reggae
Born and raised in beautiful Trinidad & Tobago, Caleb Hart is a natural entertainer and performer. Taking his music around the world to Australia, New Zealand, USA, and The Caribbean, he has performed well over 850 live shows, released 5…
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The Reluctant Front Man: Ignite The Fire’s Singer is Realizing His Dream Despite the Obstacles of Asperger’s Syndrome
For Autism Awareness Month, OPX Records & WAIL would like to share the story of one of our featured artist’s, Ignite The Fire, whose lead singer has overcome the obstacles of Asperger’s Syndrome. He’s become a powerful presence…
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WOLFEAR releases debut single, "Stasis" - Death/Thrash Metal
WAIL is stoked to feature the FIRST single from Death/Thrash Metal group, Wolfear from Eboli, Italy. This is the title track of their upcoming EP, 'STASIS'. This project has been brewing up a…
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Jack Zhou - Vancouver, BC - Instrumental Rock
The classical virtuosity of guitar player, Jack Zhou, is epic and dramatic in this melodic, instrumental progressive metal project. In 2018, with just under a decade of dedicated guitar playing under his belt, Jack released his full-length album, 'Livin' the…
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