Plinian

About

Plinian is a heavy metal act based in Chicago, specializing in a crushing fusion of industrial, death metal, and doom/sludge. Emerging in the underground circuit in early 2024, the group takes its name from the most explosive category of volcanic eruptions, a motif reflected in their atmospheric and cataclysmic sound. They are a frequent fixture at prominent heavy music venues like LiveWire Lounge and Reggies Chicago, and are active within the regional Midwest underground scene that connects Chicago and Milwaukee. Their debut EP, released in 2024, has drawn comparisons to genre-defining acts such as High on Fire, Neurosis, and Godflesh.