TAYLOR DREAD: From Metal Mania Nights to Finding His Own Voice
- Alexandria Anglade
- Sep 27
- 2 min read
Written by Alexandria Anglade
TAYLOR DREAD’s journey into music began at a young age, fueled by both curiosity and fate. As a child, his weekends with his father sparked a passion that would shape his life. One of his most vivid memories was watching Judas Priest’s Live Vengeance ’82 on VH1 Classic. The moment Rob Halford stormed the stage with energy and power, TAYLOR DREAD knew he wanted to dedicate his life to creating that same kind of impact. That night, he prayed for the ability to make people feel what Halford had made him feel, and a seed was planted.
Later, TAYLOR DREAD discovered rap through his older brother’s hidden CD collection. Despite his mother’s ban on explicit music, he secretly listened to DMX’s It’s Dark and Hell is Hot. The raw honesty and power of the album left him awestruck and inspired him to begin writing and rapping. What started as quiet experimentation eventually turned into undeniable conviction.
When it comes to creating music, TAYLOR DREAD works across both hip hop and heavy metal but keeps them separate. For hip hop, he starts with beats, often crafting chord or string arrangements before layering drums and bass.
His process is raw but intentional, guided by what the music tells him. For rock and metal, his foundation lies in riffs on guitar, built into cohesive jams before adding lyrics. Regardless of the genre, TAYLOR DREAD believes in the irreplaceable magic of collaboration and always refines his work alongside engineers and producers.
TAYLOR DREAD describes his hip hop as “thinking man’s trap,” mixing introspection with sharp flows, while his metal draws inspiration from the legends: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Black Sabbath, and The Cult. His goal is not just to entertain but to wrestle with his own humanity. In his own words, “I’m just trying not to die a piece of shit.”
The path has not been easy. In 2022, his family faced unimaginable tragedy that left him and his mother homeless for four years. From living in cars and vans across states to finally being welcomed into a church in Tennessee, their resilience became a cornerstone of his story. TAYLOR DREAD admits the hardest battle was not external, but internal: learning to conquer his own thoughts and guard his heart.
Despite the hardships, the most rewarding moment of his career has been simple yet profound—seeing his mother safe, with food, a home, and a smile. For TAYLOR DREAD, that is worth more than any accolade.
His mission is grounded in love, even when his music is wild or challenging. He hopes listeners walk away with that message. His upcoming album, Signs of the Coming of the End of the World, drops October 3rd and features the singles “Lord Ova,” “Singinintherain,” and “Dripthrill.” It stands as the next chapter in a journey defined by pain, faith, and relentless artistry.
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