YHIAV’s music is a mixture of melodic riffs/leads, aggressive breakdowns, powerful lyrics, catchy choruses, and 100% raw talent and they can adapt to any Music scene.

Rising from a dying scene is Your Hero is a Villain, a 5 piece Melodic Metalcore/Melodic Hardcore band from Kerman, CA. Formed in June of 2008 by Steffen Clark & Zachary Montoya under the name “Another Shade of Black” or “ASOB” there drive for music has never stopped growing and Mid-September 2009 they officially changed their name to “Your Hero is a Villain”. In November 2009 Vocalist Zachary Montoya passed away from heart failure striking a huge blow to the band. The band recorded the single “Not Another Hometown Hero” as a dedication for his work. With more motivation, Steffen Clark continued to pursue a dream of a fallen friend: reaching out to fans with our lyrics, playing everywhere throughout CA, Arizona and New Mexico. Thanksgiving 2010 they released their first self-titled EP (Frankie V of Scenix Science Studios), and March 25th 2011 the released ‘Impulse & Tendencies’ EP (Kevin Avila of Lighthouse Recording Studios).

We're a 4 piece rock/metal/experimental band looking to tour and get to know you!