Dryland formed in 2014 from the seeds of guitar player Ryan Clapper's crunchy riffs. He enlisted the help of some of his best pals to fill the sound out, including former Black Eyes and Neckties singer Brad Lockhart. Influenced by bands like Royal Thunder, Hammers of Misfortune, Converge, Federation X, Blood Ceremony, Wovenhand, and of course, Black Sabbath (aren't we all), Dryland's sound is catchy, driving, growly, and riffy, with a side of moss. Your mom will probably like them even though she doesn't like "that kind of music."