Shadow of the Talisman are an alternative metal band that takes concept rock to the next level and more. The project is composed of Mike Smith on vocals, Zack Harrison and Owen Summerland on guitar, Eli Kinney on bass, and Kyle Williams on drums. Based out of Flint, Michigan, the five members are releasing their debut album, "As Above, So Below," in February 2025, a record that draws influence from numerous rock and metal subgenres to tell the twisted tale of The Outlaw and The Dark One, with each song designed to reflect the contextual landscape of the particular passage. In all, Shadow of the Talisman strive to unite all facets of the metal scene through complex musical journeys, heart-wrenching lyrics, and a community where every metalhead can find something perfect for them. One might not even call Shadow of the Talisman a band, but rather, a village, a connective experience.

Formed in November 2022, the five musicians were united through college and musical networking between the cities of Port Huron and Flint, which led to a powerhouse line-up that wasn't afraid to explore new sonic realms, masterclass songwriting, and relentless live shows. Mike Smith’s vocals are determined by raw guttural power, high tenor raunch-and-roll, and sweet serenades. Zack Harrison’s guitar work wails and bends with melody and soul, and Owen Summerland shreds every measure with thrash-fueled execution. With Eli Kinney crafting such addictive bass grooves that rock us hot through the heart and the hips, along with Kyle Williams being the aggressive rhythmic and technical backbone, Shadow of the Talisman truly fire on all cylinders.