Formed in 2000, Byzantine has been consistenly heralded as the most underrated band from the New Wave of American Heavy Metal Movement, which suits the West Virginia based progressive groove metal band to a tee. Byzantine has released 6 albums worldwide signing to Prosthetic Records in 2003 and currently being signed to Metal Blade Records. The band is currently working on new material for their 7th album, due out on Metal Blade in 2023. "Byzantine is just spot on. Powerhouse vocals and a killer thrash sensibility and just right up my alley. It makes the kid in me happy." - Mark Tremonti, Tremonti/Alter Bridge "Byzantine is an incredible band and Metal Blade has made a supremely excellent choice in their signing. Monster riffs, soulful vocals, passionate thought provoking lyrics. Byzantine is precisely what I look for in a winning metal band." - Gene Hoglan, Dark Angel/Death/ Strapping Young Lad/Testament “The Byz are back and better than ever, and yes, STILL, nobody beats ‘em.” – Jose Mangin, Sirius XM “Easily one of my most anticipated bands to hear. Byzantine from West ‘By God’ Virginia does not disappoint!” - Chris Kael, Five Finger Death Punch "I Love this band! We play Byzantine before every MH show to get riled up. Aggressive melodic thrash with amazing solos? Fuck yes! - Phil Demmel, Machine Head