Ant Venom

Ant Venom formed in 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee, with Anthony Anderson as the vocalist and songwriter. They started playing local bars, building a reputation for high-energy shows. In 2018, their single 'Level Up' broke through, becoming a streaming hit that got them festival bookings and TV appearances.

'Level Up' connected with listeners as an anthem about self-improvement and resilience. The song's straightforward melody and lyrics about overcoming obstacles gave it a direct appeal that worked on radio and in live sets. It remains their most recognizable track.

Anderson's outspoken approach and the band's sound drew some criticism along the way, but they kept making music on their own terms. They didn't reshape their style much after that initial success, staying focused on the kind of anthemic rock that first got them attention.