Defending Cain is a melodic and groove driven heavy alternative rock/metal band from the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. Although relatively new, Defending Cain's members have a combined total of over 30 years worth of shows and touring experience. This new family of musicians who pride themselves on creating a "different breed" of heavy music has members who bring unique musical backgrounds into the mix that help put to rest the preconceived notions of what Rock or Metal should sound like. Blending forceful dynamic vocals, driving guitar riffs, head bobbing drums and a crowd oriented show, Defending Cain is quickly gaining attention around the Tri-State area. Individually, each member of the group has a strong history in the independent and local music scenes....sharing the stage with national acts from every genre including Hatebreed, Flogging Molly, Sevendust, 3 Doors Down, Soulfly, Periphery, 10 Years, Saliva, Dope, Kittie, the Clarks, Chimaira, God Forbid, Kings X, Bret Michaels, Hed PE, P.O.D., Motograter, Ill Nino, Otep, Mushroomhead, the Mayhem Festival (Slipknot, Disturbed) and many more in their past!