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The Boar Metal beasts of BOARZOY unleashed their newest album, The Great Fires.
The album showcases the band's relentless, sludge-fueled and groove-forward brand of metal. Imagine a boar running roughshod through the pit at a DIY show and you've got BOARZOY.
Tracklist:
1. Even in the Rain
2. A Hundred Pitchers of Honey
3. Wartime Softshoe
4. Agency (Is Necessary)
5. Bib and Bottle
6. Your New Hands
7. David
8. Something Beautiful
9. The Great Fires
Order The Great Fires at boarzoy.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-fires.
Stream the album on Spotify.
Watch the video for the album's first single, "Agency (Is Necessary)":
Praise for BOARZOY:
“A heavy, rhythm-forward, metal grinder. Boarzoy flashes shades of doom on our highlighted track ‘Agency (Is Necessary)’ but their footwork is too fleet to stay stuck in the mud for long… Shoutout to the choir of heavy metal angels at the tail end of this track…” -Hump Day News
“Perfectly organized chaos; dynamics; prosody; momentum; violence; honesty; unmatched reciprocal chemistry…”
- Michele De Rienzo
ONLINE
LINEUP
Riley Senne- Bass
Taylor Winterhalder- Drums
Rennie Boyd- Vocals
Jake Sklodowski- Guitars
BIOGRAPHY/LOGO
Boarzoy is an American metal band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 2022. The band has quickly built a reputation in the underground scene for their heavy, unpredictable sound, blending elements of groove metal, sludge metal, thrash, punk, and death metal into what they proudly call “Boar Metal.”
BOARZOY’s music is defined by crushing riffs, aggressive vocals, thick low-end, and a raw live energy that emphasizes both groove and chaos. Rather than staying within strict genre boundaries, the band embraces eclectic songwriting, shifting between sludgy breakdowns, fast thrash-inspired sections, and hardcore-infused aggression. This hybrid approach has helped them stand out in the crowded modern metal scene.
The band’s debut single, “Sickly Green and Deathly Gray,” introduced listeners to their intense sonic identity in 2023 and drew attention for its primal heaviness and dynamic pacing. Their debut full-length album, Ever Watchful Hateful Eye, further expanded on that sound, showcasing a balance of brutality, groove, and experimental touches. Ever Watchful Hateful Eye
BOARZOY is known for energetic live performances, bringing a wild and chaotic presence to the stage—often described as feeling like “a boar charging through the pit.” Their performances have helped them build a growing following in the U.S. underground metal community. Recent singles such as “Guts,” “Agency (Is Necessary),” and “Your New Hands” show the band continuing to evolve while maintaining their signature heaviness. Agency (Is Necessary)
The current lineup consists of:
Rennie Boyd — Vocals Rennie Boyd
Jake Sklodowski — Guitars Jake Sklodowski
Riley Senne — Bass Riley Senne
Taylor Winterhalder — Drums Taylor Winterhalder
In 2026, BOARZOY prepared to release their second full-length album, The Great Fires, continuing their mission to push “Boar Metal” into even heavier and more adventurous territory. With a unique identity and a rapidly growing fanbase, BOARZOY is emerging as one of the more exciting new acts in the American underground metal scene. The Great Fires.
DISCOGRAPHY
Ever Watchful Hateful Eye (2023)
The Great Fires (2026)
GENRE/COUNTRY
Groove Metal/Sludge Metal
United States
