BIO

BURNING GROUND is a Metal/Heavy Rock act built on powerful vocals, heavy guitar riffs, a driving rhythm section and songs with solid hooks and catchy choruses.

The sound is hard, heavy, direct Metal. Rooted in the classic architecture of Heavy Metal but with edgy personality and drive current in Metal and Hard Rock. The energy in their live performance is infectious and raw: the kind of set that convinces skeptics and rewards the faithful in equal measure.

They have a strong reputation for their powerful headline and support performances with acts such as Testament, Prong, ICE Ts -Body Count, Dream Theater, and more. BURNING GROUND is a reliable and hard-hitting live act. Featuring powerhouse frontman Brian O'Connor, formerly of Vicious Rumors ("Cyberchrist" 1998 Massacre Records), (DVD "Crushing the World" 2005), (DVD Wacken "Metal Overdrive" 2003 Steamhammer), (DVD "Best of Bang your head festival" 2006 Locomotive Records), (DVD "10th Anniversary Bang your head festival" 2005 EMS Music). Consfearacy ("Consfearacy" 2011 Massacre Records), ("Unleashed 5 Compilation" Rat Pack Records 2011) & Deadlands ("Evilution" 2012 Massacre Records). His music is distributed globally, and he has toured with acts such as Blind Guardian, Savatage, Destruction, and more. He has performed at many festivals worldwide alongside other well-known artists such as Motorhead, Judas Priest, DIO, Megadeth, Twisted Sister, and many more. He also showcases at charitable events such as "Metal for Kids United" in Italy. Layin it down on Lead Guitar, Augustine Rivera creates hard-hitting riffs with aggressive, stylistic grooves featuring shredding solos and catchy power chords. Holding it down on Bass guitar Tom Jimenez formerly of Habeas Corpus ("Coated With Lies" 1995 Black Market Records), (Chris Polands's "Outer Limits" 1997 Compilation), (Metallica Tribute Compilation "Overload" 1998 Dwell Records) and current owner of recording studio (Audio Edge Recordings) backs it up with a punchy, heavy, growling low end tone that will rattle your bones. Accomplished Drummer Mike Allen attacks the skins with power, accuracy, and thunderous fury that is undeniable. BURNING GROUND is fired up and ready to release their debut album!

Based in Sacramento, CA, United States · active since 2025.