Atomship

Originally known as Watership Down, the southern Mississippi alternative metal trio Atomship distinguishes itself in the genre through an uncommon mix of wistful balladry, complex time signatures, and ferocious hard rock. Featuring vocalist Joey Culver, guitar player Nathan Slade, and drummer Chad Kent, the band issued its explosive debut, The Crash of 47—a nod to the year tied to the alleged UFO crash in Roswell, NM—on Wind Up Records in May of 2004.