Bellville , Ohio may not sound like a town that has very much to offer; but one thing is for sure, Bellville knows its metal. In a town where dragon hunting, wizardry, and Viking raids are common place, a band like Wreck of the Hesperus forming there is simply inevitable. Drawing influence from such bands as Iron Maiden, Dio, At the Gates, Slayer, and Le Tigre, Wreck of the Hesperus have a modern, thrashy sound that has come to be called "Ohioan metal". Shredding the stage since 2002, along side bands like From a Second Story Window and Fall River; Wreck of the Hesperus look to make a dent in the metal world, as well as some skulls along the way.