Satan's Satyrs
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Clayton Burgess |
| Headquarters | Virginia , United States |
Key people | Clayton Burgess, Jarrett Nettnin, Stephen Fairfield, Nate Towle, Russ Yusuf, Morgan McDaniel |
| Products | Music albums and EPs |
'Satan's Satyrs is a Virginia-based American group established in 2009 by Clayton Burgess, who serves as the lead singer and bassist. The lineup in 2016 featured Burgess alongside Jarrett Nettnin, Stephen Fairfield, and Nate Towle. Drawing inspiration from acts such as Electric Wizard and Black Flag, Burgess sent a demo to Electric Wizard and independently recorded their first album, Wild Beyond Belief, while still attending high school. After starting work on their sophomore release, Die Screaming, the band was invited by Jus Oborn of Electric Wizard to play at the 2013 Roadburn Festival. Burgess became a member of Electric Wizard in 2014. Following this period, Satan's Satyrs produced two additional full-length albums and a split EP with Windhand, which achieved placement on Billboards Top Heatseekers chart.
History
Originating in Virginia in 2009, Satan's Satyrs was created by Clayton Burgess.[1] The group’s sound is influenced by bands such as Black Flag, Electric Wizard, Saint Vitus, and Witchfinder General. Their name is inspired by the biker movie Satan's Sadists, symbolizing themes of rebellion and freedom.[2]
Burgess, whose admiration for Electric Wizard began at age 14, sent them a demo tape.[2] The debut album, Wild Beyond Belief!, was entirely recorded by Burgess during his high school years and released in 2012 through At War With False Noise Records.[1][2]
Prior to releasing their first album, Burgess enlisted his high school friend Jarrett Nettnin and drummer Stephen Fairfield.[2] In 2013, the band started composing Die Screaming and performed at Roadburn Festival after receiving an invitation from Jus Oborn.[2][3] Their setlist at Roadburn included original compositions along with Blue Cheer covers.[2] Burgess regarded this festival appearance as a significant achievement for the band.[1]
Towards the end of 2013, Burgess was asked to audition for the role of bassist in Electric Wizard.[2] The third album, Don't Deliver Us, was recorded in Nashville in February 2015.[2] Nate Towle joined as an additional guitarist in 2016.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name In 2018, they released a split EP with Windhand through Relapse Records, which reached number 11 on the Top Heatseekers chart.[3]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Burgess departed from Electric Wizard early in 2018 to concentrate on Satan's Satyrs.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Later that year, the band toured alongside Windhand and launched The Lucky Ones on October 19, 2018 via RidingEasy Records/Bad Omen; production was handled by Windhand’s Garrett Morris.[4] On July 24, 2019, Satan's Satyrs announced their dissolution.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Following the breakup, Burgess continued writing privately until the group reunited in 2023 with longtime guitarist Nettnin and new members Russ Yusuf (drums) and Morgan McDaniel (guitar).[5] Their comeback was marked by the release of the single "Quick Quiet Raid" in 2023,[6] followed by the 2024 album After Dark issued on Tee Pee Records.[7]
Style
Burgess sought to fuse the "speed and aggression of Black Flag" with the "psychedelic, downtuned, horror-infused atmosphere of Electric Wizard," his two foremost influences. He described these bands as "equally important yet distinct entities that I wanted to explore." According to James Monger from AllMusic, Satan's Satyrs deliver "a dynamic mix of psych-blasted doom metal, grindhouse punk, and gritty garage rock." Over time, their sound incorporated glam rock elements inspired by T-Rex, The Sweet, New York Dolls, and KISS.
Discography
- Wild Beyond Belief! (2012)
- Die Screaming (2013)
- Don't Deliver Us (2015)
- The Lucky Ones (2018)
- After Dark (2024)
Split EPs
- Satan's Satyrs / Ohm War (2013)
- Windhand / Satan's Satyrs (2018)
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