Danny Kiranos, the songwriter behind Amigo the Devil, manages to meld the worlds (and fanbases) of traditional folk, country, rock, and metal.

The sonic experience is morbid, yet poetic and oddly romantic, comparable to the bleak honesty of Leonard Cohen and Fiona Apple with the intensity of Nick Cave. His unique perspective and ability to connect with audiences allows him to amass a dedicated, cult-like fanbase. Loaded with singalongs – and an unsuspecting dose of humor to make otherwise grim topics accessible – the songs remain rooted in the ever-fleeting storytelling tradition.