Guillotine

Guillotine is a Southern death metal band originally formed in 2003 by brothers Lance and Adam Miller in southwest Georgia. After a hiatus, they reformed in 2015 in Athens, Georgia, bringing a sound that blends old-school Florida death metal, Scandinavian black metal, and New Orleans sludge influences. Their music features heavy, sludgy riffs and themes inspired by dark narratives including addiction, guilt, and existential struggles, with their album *Born to Fall* reflecting a modern interpretation of John Milton’s *Paradise Lost*. The band benefits from the deep musical chemistry between the Miller brothers, allowing them to craft cohesive and powerful metal music.

Not to be confused with other bands named Guillotine, this iteration of Guillotine stands out in the death metal scene with their Southern-inflected style and intense live performances. Their work is well received in metal circles for its blend of aggression and atmosphere, making them a notable act in contemporary heavy music.

If you seek info on their more recent releases such as *Wrongful Death*, those are from a different band also called Guillotine, specifically a New Hampshire-based death metal band formed in 2019, not connected to the Miller brothers' project.