This Chicago-based Rock/Pop band is a blend of accomplished musicians led by songwriter Max Steger, an 18 year old guitar prodigy, who could be found jamming in Chicago's legendary blues clubs such as Kingston Mines and Buddy Guy's Legends by his 12th birthday. Blacktop Mourning's sound is an unfrogettable blend of catchy hooks, upbeat, melodic vocals with pop/punk lyrics laid over heavy rock, distorted guitars. Joe Levand fronts the band with soaring emotional vocals. Shawn Nystrand brings a dynamic brand of rhythm guitar playing while Max completes the front line with lead guitar and jaw-dropping solos. Rounding out the lineup is the high-energy rhythm section featuring drummer Greg Gerard and bass player Nate Wethy. Blackstop Mourning has recently completed their Tyrannosaurus Records debut CD, NO REGRET.