Thrash Metal band based in Amherst, Massachusetts, USA. Originally started as a one-man project by Tom Martin (13) in 2004. The first two albums were released as a solo project posing as an actual band. In 2009 Tom recruited the members of a local thrash act called "Ages Ago" and formed Lich King as a proper band.

Current line-up:

Tom Martin (13) - Vocals (2004-present)
Rob Pellegri - Lead Guitar (2010-present)
Brian Westbrook (2) - Drums (2004-present)
Nick Timney - Bass
Joe Nickerson - Rhythm Guitars, Bass (2009-2011)

Past / touring members:

Erick Herrera - Lead Guitar (2009-2010), Bass (2010)
Kevin Taylor (11) - Rhythm Guitar (2009-2010)
Dave Hughes (9) - Bass (2011-2013)
Jeff Potts - Lead Guitar, Tour 2011
Ben Mottsman - Bass, Tour 2011
Dave Carlino - Lead Guitar, Tour 2012
Nick Timney - Lead Guitar, Tour 2013

ATG ( Against the Grain) is a 4 piece band out of The Motor City.. They are a Speed Rock band blazing through the US with their brand of Gear-shifting Balls to the Wall music that incorporates all things heavy from Punk, Rock n roll, Doom and thrash culminated together for one huge sound of a rock n roll musical speed-ball. Putting rock music at the forefront, and leaving behind any pretentious gimmick to the side ATG plans on being being heard.