WATCH: Atomic Rule (Andy Williams, Christopher Maggio) make their live debut at BLissmas 24

Following the breakup of Buffalo, NY metalcore veterans Every Time I Die in early 2022, several new projects emerged. Vocalist Keith Buckley launched Many Eyes, produced by Jamey Jasta, while the remaining ETID members, Jordan Buckey, Stephen Micciche, and Clayton "Goose" Holyoak, teamed up with guitarist Will Putney and former The Dillinger Escape Plan vocalist Greg Puciato to form Better Lovers.

Guitarist Andy Williams, initially focused on his wrestling career as The Butcher in AEW, sparked speculation about a new musical project after sharing videos of jam sessions with ex-ETID drummer Michael "Ratboy" Novak in late 2022 and early 2023. However, at the same time Williams clarified he wasn't involved with any former ETID members in a band capacity.

Details about his rumored project, Atomic Rule, remained scarce until May 2024, when it was announced as part of the BLissmas 24 lineup for its live debut. The final lineup revealed Eternal Sleep guitarist Travis Bennington on bass and Christopher Maggio (Coliseum, Trap Them, Wear Your Wounds, and High on Fire) on drums, confirming Novak's absence from the band.

The long-teased group finally made their live debut yesterday, December 14th, at the Riverworks in Buffalo, NY and fans captured the moment and posted videos to social media, which you can see below.