BAT

BAT is a fiery crossover thrash metal force formed in 2013 by Ryan Waste (Municipal Waste), Nick Poulos (Volture), and Chris Charge, blending raw speed metal energy with punk aggression. Known for their raucous live shows and no-frills approach, the trio channels the spirit of ’80s underground metal with a modern bite, releasing gnarly jams like "Wings of Chains" (2016) and later bangers like "Under the Crooked Claw" and "Axestasy" through Hells Headbangers Records. Their sound—a chaotic cocktail of Motörhead-esque riffs, D.R.I.-style thrash, and Venom’s sinister swagger—has solidified them as cult favorites for fans of unapologetic, leather-clad metal mayhem.