1. Forming from the ashes of 'synth-cab-for-cuties' I Was A Cub Scout and Brighton drama-punks Pictures - Brontide are an altogether different musical beast from the United Kingdom. Drawing upon the influence of Battles, Russian Circles and Don Caballero, Brontide are a riff-heavy, intelligent instrumental rock band that possesses an almost limitless scope. 2. Stoner metal band from Perkasie, Pennsylvania with several EP releases.