Midnight are an American blackened speed metal band formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 2003 by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Jamie "Athenar" Walters. Drawing heavily from classic speed metal, punk, black metal, and early extreme metal influences, the band became one of the most celebrated modern acts in the underground metal scene through their raw energy, filthy production, and rebellious attitude.
Across their career, Midnight have earned a cult following for delivering chaotic, high-speed metal rooted in the spirit of old-school underground extremity.
Midnight’s sound combines venomous speed metal riffing, punk-inspired aggression, black metal aesthetics, and raw rock & roll attitude. Their music frequently explores themes of debauchery, Satanism, violence, rebellion, and underground metal culture.
The band are especially recognised for capturing the filthy spirit of early extreme metal while maintaining an infectious and energetic songwriting style.
Satanic Royalty (2011) – breakthrough debut album establishing their filthy and high-energy blackened speed metal sound.
No Mercy for Mayhem (2014) – savage and highly acclaimed release balancing punk-driven chaos with memorable riffing.
Sweet Death and Ecstasy (2017) – aggressive and hook-filled album continuing their raw underground metal attack.
Rebirth by Blasphemy (2020) – critically praised release delivering relentless speed, attitude, and classic extreme metal worship.
Let There Be Witchery (2022) – dark and explosive album further refining their blackened speed metal identity.
Hellish Expectations (2024) – savage and energetic release continuing the band’s tradition of filthy blackened speed metal chaos.
Steel, Rust and Disgust (2025) – latest release continuing the band’s tradition of filthy speed metal aggression, punk-fuelled energy, and old-school underground intensity.
Midnight are regarded as one of the leading modern blackened speed metal bands, celebrated for reviving the raw spirit of underground extreme metal with exceptional consistency and energy.
Fans of artists such as Hellripper, Toxic Holocaust, and Venom are likely to appreciate their filthy production, relentless pacing, and rebellious attitude.
All Midnight releases we carry are official physical formats only, focusing on vinyl and CD editions sourced from authorised labels and distributors.
Midnight are a big part of the modern US Black Metal scene, so if you fancy exploring more like-minded artists, have a look through our BLACK METAL CATEGORY. You might also like to read our blog on the different subgenres of Metal \m/
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