**Substratum** is a Seattle-based heavy metal band that emerged in the mid-2010s with a mission to revive the raw energy and riff-driven swagger of classic '80s metal. Known for their no-nonsense approach, they blend NWOBHM influences with gritty modern production, dropping tracks like "Permission to Rock" and "Stratosphere" that sound like they’re straight off a lost 1983 mixtape. Their self-titled 2016 EP solidified their reputation as torchbearers for unapologetic, leather-clad metal, while collaborations like their remix of "The Safe" (featuring Rosey) show their playful versatility. Though details about the band members remain low-key, their dedication to fist-pumping anthems and dive-bar-ready live shows keeps them a cult favorite among denim-and-patches loyalists.
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