Iron Rule

**Iron Rule** is a Brooklyn-based underground metal band known for their raw, confrontational sound that merges black metal, hardcore punk, and noise. Active since the late 2010s, the band has built a reputation for blistering live performances and a DIY ethos, often collaborating with underground labels like To Live A Lie Records. Their music tackles themes of existential dread, societal collapse, and personal anguish, delivered through chaotic riffs, pounding rhythms, and visceral vocals. Recent releases like *Soul Death*, *Ninth Circle*, and the *A//D* demo showcase their signature blend of aggression and atmosphere, while 2022’s *Cold and Cruel* solidified their status as torchbearers of nihilistic, genre-defying heaviness. Though shrouded in mystery, Iron Rule’s relentless output and underground credibility keep them a cult favorite in extreme music circles.