In the humid swamps of Savannah, Georgia, Black Tusk forged their sound amidst the muggy haze, their roots reaching deep into the rich soil of metal, sludge, and punk. For nearly two decades, guitarist Andrew Fidler and drummer James May have been the heartbeats of this beast, their road intertwined with the very essence of the place they call home.

Often compared to peers like Baroness and Kylesa, Black Tusk stand apart as their own ferocious entity. While their path has been beset with challenges, including the tragic loss of bassist Jonathan Athon, their new album, The Way Forward, signals a defiant march into the unknown. With a revamped lineup featuring Chris "Scary" Adams on guitars and Derek Lynch on bass, they carve a new path, but still lean into their signature strengths.

Lead single “Brushfire” ignites the album with a blistering riff, a visceral reminder of Black Tusk’s raw power. "Dance On Your Grave" unleashes a frenzy of rough-edged gang vocals, while "Breath Of Life" surges forward with unrelenting drums that echo like distant thunder. It's a declaration that after nearly two decades, Black Tusk still have that fire in their hearts.

But Black Tusk's story runs deeper than just music. It's a tale of sweat-soaked determination, of three friends bound by a shared passion for creating something primal and unyielding. From their humble beginnings in 2005, they set out to redefine metal on their own terms, welding together their brand of "swamp metal" in the oppressive heat of the Georgia marshlands. Through the years, Black Tusk have weathered storms both literal and metaphorical, their music a reflection of the trials and triumphs they've faced along the way. With each album, each performance, they've carved out a space for themselves in the world of heavy music, earning a reputation as one of the most electrifying acts to emerge from the American South.