A unique fusion of influences from iconic bands like Pantera, Slayer, Fear Factory, Megadeth, Anthrax, Iron Maiden, Korn, Misery Signals, Emmure, Slipknot, Rush, and Soulfly, Mass Punishment delivers a sound that is both powerful and evocative. Having shared the stage with world-renowned acts such as Emmure, Acacia Strain, Upon A Burning Body, Texas In July, Unearth, Mucky Pup, Decapitation, Agnostic Front, Motionless In White, and GWAR, Mass Punishment has solidified its presence in the metal realm. The name Mass Punishment itself carries a profound meaning—a form of retaliation where a punished group may have no direct association with the actions they are penalized for. Reflecting on the military term, guitarist/founder Chris Milos emphasizes unity: "If one of us fails, we all fail. If one of us is to be punished, we all get punished." The genesis of Mass Punishment's concept traces back to Chris Milos's firsthand experience of the horrors of war during Operation Iraqi Freedom. This message resonates loudly on their debut album, "Proving Grounds Vol. 1." |