No singer. No compromise. Just riffs that shook the underground to its core. Instrumental Forever is the raw history of Karma to Burn-the Appalachian power trio that threw the singer out of the van and let the riffs do the talking. From beer-stained West Virginia bars to European festival stages, they built a cult of defiance, persistence, and wall-shaking volume. Author Justin Johnson, a lifelong witness to the West Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio underground music scenes, pulls from interviews, archives, and personal memories to capture their story: Roadrunner Records clashes, near-misses with Kyuss's John Garcia, busted vans, brutal tours, and the devastating losses of Will Mecum and Chuck Nicholas. This isn't nostalgia-it's the view from the front row and the back alley of a band that never played the industry's game, yet left an indelible mark on heavy rock. Inside you'll find: ¿ The most complete discography and tour history ever compiled ¿ Firsthand reflections from the front lines of the scene ¿ A raw tribute to the band and the community that shaped them ¿ Essential albums from the West Virginia-Kentucky-Ohio underground ¿ A curated playlist that captures the wider scene that shaped Karma to Burn