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Hailing from Columbus, Ohio, Empire of Rats blends brutal hardcore with metalcore intensity, drawing influence from legendary heavy acts like 100 Demons, Nails, Ringworm, Buried Alive, and Crowbar. Since their early 2010s releases, they’ve built a reputation for dark atmosphere, relentlessly heavy riffs, and a raw, uncompromising sound. This artist page covers their background, key discography milestones, and upcoming touring plans as of now.