Since their inception in 2008, Gravehuffer has crafted their sound into an other-worldly amalgamation of Crust, Punk, Metal, Grindcore, and unapologetic down-tuned Sludge-laden Doom. From the remnants of former projects Initial Detonation, H.R.B., and Aether Bunny, Krom was formed. Krom evolved into what is now known as Gravehuffer. Without ever making a conscious effort to do so, the Joplin, Missouri band proudly shuns the confines of genre confinements and so-called rules for the sake of the music itself and their collective creative output. Featuring Travis McKenzie on vocals/effects, Ritchie Randall on guitar & vocals, and a rhythm section comprised of Mike Jilge on bass, and Luke Randolph on drums, Gravehuffer steers clear of trends and limits by being themselves and letting the music take them where it wants to go. With an assortment of original songs in their repertoire that showcase the vast array of influence the band pulls from and a fearlessness to never conform or compromise, Gravehuffer is in it for the sake of the songs and the art itself in a world where most are content to follow rather than lead. Gravehuffer were signed on with Bluntface Records for a special vinyl release of their acclaimed Your Fault album, which features 2 bonus tracks and a guest solo by former Carcass lead guitarist Carlo Regadas. They were briefly with NoSlip Records and released a 2 song EP on vinyl with them. They are now currently signed with Black Doomba Records, and are currently promoting their new album "NecroEclosion" that was released in January 2021. Gravehuffer is proudly endorsed by: Arachnid Cabinets https://www.facebook.com/ArachnidCabinets/ Custom Audio Mutation Amplification https://www.facebook.com/CustomAudioMutation/ Firebird Straps https://www.facebook.com/firebirdstraps/ Solar Guitars https://www.solar-guitars.com/ Pig Hog Cables https://pighogcables.com/ Seymour Duncan Pickups https://www.seymourduncan.com/ Coffin Case https://coffingear.com/ RockNRoller Multi Carts https://rocknrollercart.com WB Gear - SIT Strings, Prestige Guitars, InTune Guitar Picks, Rock Stock Pedal Co., Mental Case Road Cases, Best-Tronics Audio Cables, Big Bends Nut Sauce, Guitar Gifts 4 U, Revv Amplification. https://wbgear.com/ http://intunegp.com/ https://sitstrings.com/
It's my release from negativity, and my therapy. It give me peace and helps me deal with my darker side.
To play shows, meet people, put out records and write music. I'm doing that now so I guess you can say my dreams are coming true.
Less hate, more art.
Smoke On The Water.
Judas Priest, Morbid Angel, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Dream Theater, etc.
It can be anything really. It mainly depends on the mood I'm in. If I'm in a good mood, the music is a more anthem type vibe, if i'm upset, it's more heavy or fast.
Honesty, intensity, and extreme styles.
I feel uplifted, powerful, and lucky.
It is more difficult to be heard because there are so many artists, but there are tons of platforms as well. It's a double edged sword. Getting artists their proper monies can always be improved.
So far it seems like a really cool platform!
It can be frustrating trying to gain a following, but you just have to put your head down and keep at it. Network EVERYWHERE you can!
Definitely! Going to, promoting, and booking shows; buying merchandise from all the other bands, and talking in a positive manner about our local scene.
Hustle! Never stop networking. You never know who you will meet and how they can help you. Always be positive.
Sardis, Soheil Al Fard, Horned Wolf, Bad Dog No Biscuit, Granger, Take The Day, Tel Anorath, Fetal Autopsy, Eddie And The Defiantz, Voidshifter, Hessian Crucible, One Nation Under, Fist, Endevor, Animal And The Prey, Skin Drone, Markradonn, Pontifex, Isolated Antagonist, Abvulabashy.