In the volatile landscape of modern heavy metal, few artists possess the resilience and creative velocity of Marc Lopes ( ex-Metal Church/Ross The Boss). Following a high-profile 2025 departure from West Coast legends Metal Church—a tenure highlighted by the worldwide, critically acclaimed chart-topper Congregation of Annihilation—Lopes has returned to his definitive creative engine: LET US PREY.

Originally forged in Boston as a "two-man metal machine" alongside riff-architect Jon Morency ( Living Wreckage ), the band has evolved from a project into a formidable, world-class powerhouse that bridges the gap between modern metal, relentless thrash, elements of core genres and modern industrial cyber aggression. Supported by a stellar live lineup of top-tier musicians, the band’s primary focus is delivering its brand of blistering metal both on record and on stage. In 2026, LET US PREY is a progression of aggression, delivering a masterclass in what they define as Cyber Tech Thrash Core.
 

The LET US PREY sound is a calculated collision of genres that defies traditional labels, seamlessly weaving disparate threads of heavy music into a singular, organic tapestry. While many bands struggle to balance technicality with accessibility, LET US PREY executes this alchemy with effortless precision, ensuring that their multi-genre approach

never feels forced.

Underpinned by industrial sequencing and symphonic textures, the music features surgically precise drumming and crushing, down-tuned brutality. At the epicenter is Lopes’ staggering vocal range; he shifts on a dime from guttural death growls and core genre grit to soaring, layered harmonies and searing, Halford-esque highs. The band’s 2026 output pushes these boundaries into even more aggressive, relentless territory.