Forget everything you think you know about Orlando, Florida—the attractions, the tourists, the sun and fun. Now look deeper, past the surface, into the suburbs of Orange County. Welcome to Apopka.

 

Apopka is ground zero for American Scythe.

 

Built on bone-crushing riffs, heavy melodies, and a relentless wall of sound you can feel as much as hear, American Scythe is a force of nature. Holding it all together at the foundation is a man of many dubious aliases and a notorious reputation for reusing postage stamps, Roberto A. Martinez.

 

Born in the shadow of Cleveland, Ohio, Martinez was raised on the smooth bolero sounds of his father’s record collection, B-boy hip-hop from his cousins, and the unshakable pulse of rock and roll radio.

 

Described by his own family as difficult to deal with, Roberto A. Martinez has spent the last 25 years making music on his own terms. But even the most stubborn ideals have their limits—after all, gear isn’t free.

 

All cheques can be made payable to Mons. Roberto A. Martinez, Esq.

 

American Scythe’s debut album Obey the Riff is available now on all streaming platforms