MAXILLA

MAXILLA, hailing from the New York tri-state area, is a punk/metal artist based in Cleveland, Ohio (USA). She began her musical training at the young age of seven studying classical vocals. In high school, MAXILLA turned to contemporary vocals and picked up the electric guitar, training under Rob Thorne of power/thrash metal band Sacred Oath.

She cites her father as the person who inspired her love of rock. “My dad was the one that got me into rock music. I remember one day he sat me down and had me listen to all his favorite records: American Idiot, Nevermind, The Black Album, Jagged Little Pill, and so on. From then, I was hooked.”

MAXILLA began writing music in 2018 and recording in 2023 at Angel Thorne Music Company. Her main musical influences include Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, Hayley Williams of Paramore, and Pat Benatar, along with Black Sabbath, Green Day, Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Volbeat. MAXILLA approaches her own music through the lens of feminism. “I actually have a degree in anthropology, so there’s not a moment of the day when I’m not thinking about human rights and advocacy. The fight for women’s equality is the most important thing to me, so that experience is definitely reflected in my lyrics.”

Through her powerful vocals and intense rhythm guitar playing, MAXILLA brings forth a fresh yet nostalgic sound to both her recorded and live performances. MAXILLA’s music encompasses the beauty of female rage, pushing the boundaries of the male-dominated genre of rock & roll. MAXILLA’s first EP, Cease Your Bleeding, was released by Golden Robot Global Entertainment under their label Robot Distro.