Ov Sulfur
Ov Sulfur is an American blackened/symphonic deathcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada, formed in 2020. They are known for blending crushing deathcore riffs, blackened atmospheric elements, symphonic/orchestral layers, melodic hooks, and a mix of guttural and clean vocals.
The band was founded during the pandemic by vocalist Ricky Hoover (ex-Suffokate), who drew inspiration from his disdain for organized religion and personal experiences. They quickly gained attention in the deathcore scene with high-production releases, strong live performances, and a series of notable guest features. Ov Sulfur has toured extensively in North America and Europe, sharing stages with acts like Mental Cruelty, DevilDriver, Upon a Burning Body, and others.
Their sound combines brutal deathcore breakdowns and heaviness with blackened tremolo riffs, symphonic elements, and emotional/melodic passages. Themes frequently explore anti-religion, doubt, grief, existential struggle, and personal loss, delivered with polished production and dynamic songwriting.
Current Lineup (as of 2026)
Ricky Hoover — Vocals (2020–present)
Chase Wilson — Guitars, vocals (2020–present)
Christian Becker — Guitars (2024–present)
Josh Bearden — Bass, vocals (2024–present)
Ryan “Leviathvn” Rivard — Drums (2022–present)
The band has seen lineup changes but maintains a strong core focused on evolving their blackened deathcore sound.
The band was founded during the pandemic by vocalist Ricky Hoover (ex-Suffokate), who drew inspiration from his disdain for organized religion and personal experiences. They quickly gained attention in the deathcore scene with high-production releases, strong live performances, and a series of notable guest features. Ov Sulfur has toured extensively in North America and Europe, sharing stages with acts like Mental Cruelty, DevilDriver, Upon a Burning Body, and others.
Their sound combines brutal deathcore breakdowns and heaviness with blackened tremolo riffs, symphonic elements, and emotional/melodic passages. Themes frequently explore anti-religion, doubt, grief, existential struggle, and personal loss, delivered with polished production and dynamic songwriting.
Current Lineup (as of 2026)
Ricky Hoover — Vocals (2020–present)
Chase Wilson — Guitars, vocals (2020–present)
Christian Becker — Guitars (2024–present)
Josh Bearden — Bass, vocals (2024–present)
Ryan “Leviathvn” Rivard — Drums (2022–present)
The band has seen lineup changes but maintains a strong core focused on evolving their blackened deathcore sound.
