After Every Time I Die broke up, most of the band formed Better Lovers (who released a new single this week) and singer Keith Buckley formed Many Eyes (who released a new EP last week), while guitarist Andy Williams stayed busy with his wrestling career as The Butcher (though Jordan Buckley did say Andy has always a spot in Better Lovers if he wants it) and he also revealed plans for a new band called Atomic Rule.
Atomic Rule’s lineup is rounded out by vocalist James Hendergroove, bassist Travis Bennington (Eternal Sleep), and drummer Kevin Boutot (Dry Kill Logic/ex-The Acacia Strain), and they’ve just released their debut three-song demo, With Skull Crushing Force, via 288 Records. Andy’s bluesy metalcore riffage in this band isn’t too far removed from ETID, and if you ask me this demo sounds pretty great. Check it out below.
Atomic Rule also have a few shows coming up with Better Lovers, including the 2025 edition of Better Lovers’ holiday show BLissmas. All dates are listed below.
Atomic Rule — 2025 Tour Dates
11/14 Athens, GA @ 40 Watt Club *
11/15 Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross *
12/12 Buffalo, NY @ Ironwork (BLissmas)
* = with Better Lovers, Soul Blind and Hong Kong Fuck You