Nxmad

NXMAD formed in Manchester in 2012, emerging from the North West sludge scene under their original name, Nomad. Over more than a decade, the band have built their reputation steadily, developing their sound through consistent writing, recording and touring.

Their early releases - The House Is Dead EP (2014) and a split with Wort (2015) - established a raw, down-tuned sound that quickly found an audience locally and beyond. That foundation carried through to their debut album Feral (2019), released via APF Records, which brought a more structured and confident approach across seven tracks.

Over the years, the band have shared stages with artists including Eyehategod, Crowbar and Church of Misery, building a reputation for intense and physical live performances.

Following a short hiatus, NXMAD returned in 2022 with drummer Liam MacBeath, marking a shift in direction and a renewed focus on new material. The band’s sound has since moved beyond its earlier sludge foundations, developing into something faster and more aggressive, drawing as much from hardcore as metal - closer in spirit to High on Fire, early Mastodon and Black Tusk, with a driving, hard-hitting rhythmic approach.

That progression is realised on their second album The Second Fall, released in July 2026 via APF Records. The album was recorded and mixed by Joe Clayton at No Studio and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege. It presents a tighter, more direct version of the band, built around pace, attack and a clear sense of intent.

Line-up

• Lewis Atkinson - Guitar
• Liam MacBeath - Drums
• Drian Nash - Vocals
• John Carberry - Bass

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