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'America's Got Talent' Season 18: Who are True Villains? Rock and Roll powerhouse band is mentored by Grammy-winning producer

True Villains was the first band in Nashville that caught the attention of Grammy-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA: 'America's Got Talent' Season 18 is about to bring 15 new talents on the stage. These contestants will be seen giving their best in order to get the judges' approval to move ahead in the show. Some artists who are about to present their skills on 'AGT's stage are already well-known names to the world. 

So, will they be getting recognition on 'AGT' or will their fame stall to impress the panelists? One of the other artists appearing is True Villains. The band has bagged some great recognition in the music world. It's now their chance to make themselves known worldwide.

Who are True Villains?

True Villains is a Nashville-based Rock band. The group consists of five members, frontman Beau Lastavich, Tim Venerosa (guitar), Matt Carter (Drums), Greg Kerndon (Keys), and Lastavich. According to their official website, True Villains call themselves a "rock and roll powerhouse." They are filled by "anthemic choruses, percussive punch, amplified riffs, and the larger-than-life vocals of frontman." The group is into making music that "revitalizes the swagger of their heroes for the order world." The artists have worked hard to make their name in Nashville. They played four-hour shows multiple times a week.

In a town where there is fame for solo and country artists, True Villains managed to make a fresh stand. They call themselves a "genuine band, rooted in the dark, driving sounds of rock & roll's heavyweights from the 1960s, '70s, and '80s." They have built their fame gig by gig, song by song, and hook by hook. 

True Villains is mentored by Grammy-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz

True Villains was the first band in Nashville that caught the attention of Grammy-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz. Nashville native American producer is a modern rock icon who has worked with famed names like Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, Velvet Revolver, and many others. After listening to True Villains, Nick got inspired by the bad and offered them his services as a producer and mentor. They then worked together in Grammy-winning producer's Music Row studio, recording singles 'The Villain.' True Villains have also released many singles like 'Blood in the Water,' 'Dig Your Grave,' and many others.

True Villains in 'AGT' Season 18

True Villains is about to showcase a new era of rock and roll music. Knowing that True Villains have done various live shows, released many songs, and was mentored by a Grammy-winning producer, there is high hope from the band group. Let us further wait to see whether the group will be able to get the buzzer pressed by all the judges or not.

'AGT' Season 18 Episode 9 will release on Tuesday, August 1 at 8 pm ET and 5 pm PT.