Nail Bite

**Nail Bite** is a genre-blending metal band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, formed in 2020 by guitarist/vocalist Johnnie Bitting during the COVID-19 pandemic. The lineup includes family connections, with Johnnie and his father John on bass, alongside siblings Lonna Nelson (vocals) and Caiden Nelson (keyboards/DJ), all of whom met through their martial arts studio, Dragon MMA Academy. Known for their raw, experimental sound that fuses elements of black metal, death metal, and unconventional genres like phonk and dubstep, they gained early traction with their 2021 debut album *Mammoth of the Great Sea* and a breakout performance at Virginia’s Blue Ridge Rock Festival the same year.

Their 2024 tracklist, including recent releases like *Nostalgia*, *Shimmer*, and *You Know Who You Are*, showcases their signature mix of catchy melodies and heavy breakdowns. The band has racked up festival appearances at major events like Louder Than Life and Inkcarceration, while earning accolades such as "Top Unsigned Band" from DWPresents and winning multiple battle-of-the-bands competitions. Their fourth studio album, *Nostalgia* (2025), continues their trend of genre-defying experimentation.

Genres

Experimental

Electronic

Black Metal

Death Metal

Dubstep

Progressive Metal

Hardcore

Metal

Phonk

Post-metal

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Latest Release

Nutshell

Nail Bite

Single - Released March 28, 2025