INHERIT the earth - EPK
Artist Overview
Inherit the Earth is an experimental hard rock/metal band based in Madison, Wisconsin, creating powerful, emotionally direct music built on heavy riffs, balanced dynamics, and lyrics that confront the realities of grief, pain, trauma, relationships, resilience, and love. The band’s name reflects a core belief: what we contribute to the world matters, and the way we live, create, and connect with others continues to resonate long after the moment has passed.
Inherit the Earth is a WAMI-nominated artist in the categories of best new artist, best hard rock album, and best live performer. They have opened for national artists such as Keith Wallen, Lines of Loyalty, Discrepancies, Fivefold, Levels, vanna, dakota, and more.
They are a sought-after group, drawing well in the Madison, Milwaukee, La Crosse, Oshkosh, Green Bay, and Wausau markets of Wisconsin. Ready and willing to travel, they are excited to tap into the Midwest market and expand reach.
the love of live performance
For Inherit the Earth, music is both a release and a declaration. Some members bring decades of writing and performing experience, while others are stepping into a new creative journey, but together the band has built a sound that is powerful, balanced, and made to connect in a live setting. Their songs carry weight without losing shape—pairing heavy instrumentation with lyrics that speak plainly about the struggles, losses, relationships, and turning points that define the human condition.
The meaning behind the name Inherit the Earth is central to the band’s identity. It represents the idea that our actions, our art, and the way we treat one another matter beyond what we can fully understand. Through songs that address grief, pain, suffering, trauma, love, and resilience, Inherit the Earth creates music for anyone moving through hard experiences and looking for connection on the other side.
Inherit the Earth
John Hummel, Vocals | Joe Pometto, Guitar | Jeremy Van Mill, Bass | Roman Pometto, Drums, BGV
Band Biography
Socials & Streaming
For promoters, venues & media
Inherit the Earth is available for interviews, live performances, festival consideration, playlist features, radio, and media coverage. The band is a strong fit for hard rock, metal, alternative, and heavy-music audiences, especially listeners drawn to emotionally honest lyrics, powerful live energy, and music that balances aggression with meaning.
Gear/Rig Breakdown
We run a 16 Channel Whip/Split to Front of house. We bring our own mics for everything, run a closed IEM rig, and use kempers DI for guitar and bass. 8 Drum inputs (Overheads Optional), Stereo Tracks, Stereo Guitar, Mono Bass, and Three Vocal Mics. Our Stage Plot and Input list are below for your review. We run a clean setup and tear down making us easy to work with and tour ready.
Discography
Dark Moon
10 Song Full-Length Album
Released March 11, 2025
Top Performing Songs:
Anti-Social
The Regret I Am
Paper Thin Lies
The Sound of Listening
5 Song EP
First Single: Shadowbox
Release Date: Fall 2026
What People Are Saying
“First time seeing Inherit the Earth, we were nervous as they did not look like the usual bands we go to see. But dang man, when they started playing, it was transformational! They were so heavy-hitting, and their songs hit us with all the feels. This band is going places fast. The members themselves are so friendly and so genuinely happy to talk to the fans. We are so proud of how far they have come since they started and so beyond excited to see where they go! Now, every time we see them on a bill, we try to make the show even driving 2-3 hours to see them because they are most definitely worth the drive!"
— John Carpenter
“Love this band! So much raw emotion expertly captured in the performance. Tons of energy!! Will book for our mad farm festival again!”
— Will, Jackson Strong
Love ITH! It’s pretty cool seeing a group of so many different people. Getting to see how it works and just how special these people are made it all the better. 10/10, would see again.
-Joe Kaiser