Lair Of The Minotaur

Formed in spring 2003 by Steven Rathbone (vocals/guitar) and Donald James Barraca, both veterans of Chicago's 7000 Dying Rats, Lair of the Minotaur built their reputation on a crushing mix of thrash, sludge, and death metal. Their first three albums were released on Southern Lord Records, the Los Angeles imprint known for housing acts like Sunn O))) and Boris. Their 2008 album War Metal Battle Master remains a touchstone of that run. The band returned with new material in more recent years, including the single "Prowler Twin Sister."