Gatlen Gunn performing on a red-lit stage with a striped flying V guitar

Electronic Press Kit · 2026

Gatlen Gunn

Nashville, Tennessee · Independent Heavy Metal

LOUD. RAW. ALIVE.

Now booking Festivals, showcases, and tour support

Watch

Carpe DiemOfficial Music Video · Watch on YouTube

The Band

Gatlen Gunn is a four-piece heavy metal band from Nashville, built on guitar-driven songwriting, modern production, and a stage show that hits as hard as the records.

Frontman and founder Gatlen Gunn writes, produces, sings, and plays lead guitar. Eli Sledge (rhythm guitar), Dylan Underwood (bass), and Seth Maschari (drums) complete the lineup.

This is a working band, not a studio project. Gatlen Gunn writes and releases original music, plays out regularly, sells its own merch, and books its own shows with no label behind it. The band has played Nashville stages including The Cobra, The 5 Spot, The Vinyl Lounge, and The End, and Gatlen Gunn appeared as a featured artist at the Rock N Roll Opry on the JBJ's Nashville rooftop.

Gatlen Gunn is ready for bigger stages and is now booking festivals, showcases, and tour support.

UNSIGNED. UNCOMPROMISING. BUILT FOR THE STAGE.

Gatlen Gunn headbanging mid-song in a Judas Priest shirt

Lineup

Gatlen Gunn

Founder · Lead Vocals · Lead Guitar

Eli Sledge

Rhythm Guitar

Dylan Underwood

Bass

Seth Maschari

Drums

Eli Sledge and Gatlen Gunn on stage under purple and red lights
Eli Sledge and Gatlen Gunn · Photo: Benny LaMar

Releases

Carpe Diem single cover

Carpe Diem

Single · 2024 · Official music video

Ghost Town single cover

Ghost Town

Single · 2023

Ain't Killed Me Yet single cover

Ain't Killed Me Yet

Single · 2023

Listen on Spotify

Recent Shows

Sep 20, 2026The Cobra, Nashville · with Solid Brass Jackie, The Schisms, Good Samaritan
May 13, 2026The End, Nashville · with Hidden Sixes, Tidal Sky, Khris Glaring
Feb 4, 2026Rock N Roll Opry, JBJ's Nashville rooftop · featured artist
Jan 31, 2026The Vinyl Lounge, Nashville · with Awful Prophet, American Soil
Jan 15, 2026The Cobra, Nashville
Jan 10, 2026The 5 Spot, Nashville
Dec 18, 2025The Cobra, Nashville

Merch

Logo tee · Hoodie · Beanie · Limited edition vinyl

Available at shows and online.

Show Posters

Show poster: The Cobra, September 20, 2026, with Solid Brass Jackie, The Schisms, and Good Samaritan
The Cobra · Sep 20, 2026
Show poster: The End Nashville, May 13, with Khris Glaring, Tidal Sky, and Hidden Sixes
The End · May 13, 2026
Show poster: The End Nashville, May 13, 2026, doors 7pm
The End · May 13, 2026
Show poster: The Vinyl Lounge, January 31, 2026, with Awful Prophet and American Soil
The Vinyl Lounge · Jan 31, 2026

From the Stage

Gatlen Gunn on stage with a green and black striped guitar
Gatlen Gunn
Gatlen Gunn singing with a sunburst guitar
Gatlen Gunn
Gatlen Gunn and Dylan Underwood posing on stage with guitar and bass
Gatlen Gunn and Dylan Underwood · Photo: Benny LaMar
Gatlen Gunn singing into the mic, black and white
Gatlen Gunn
Eli Sledge playing a purple V guitar
Eli Sledge
Gatlen Gunn playing a striped V guitar under pink light
Gatlen Gunn
Eli Sledge on guitar, black and white
Eli Sledge · Photo: Benny LaMar
Dylan Underwood on five-string bass, black and white
Dylan Underwood · Photo: Benny LaMar
Seth Maschari on drums, black and white
Seth Maschari · Photo: Benny LaMar