Lair of the Minotaur is an American sludge metal and thrash metal band from Chicago, Illinois, that formed in 2003. The ensemble was established by the vocalist and guitarist Steven Rathbone alongside the bassist Donald James Barraca and the drummer Larry Herweg. They achieved early professional momentum after signing with Southern Lord Records and releasing the debut studio album, Carnage (2004). Their discography includes the studio recordings The Ultimate Destroyer (2006), War Metal Battle Master (2008), and Evil Power (2010). Following the departure of Barraca in 2008, the ensemble added the bassist Nate Olp. The group is famous for their graphic music videos and collaborated with Three Floyds Brewing to release the beer Evil Power Imperial Pilsner (2011). Their later discography includes the EPs Godslayer (2013) and Dragon Eagle of Chaos (2018).
