Dark psych-folk with punk and metal energy, Food for the Wyrm is the evolution of singer-songwriter Beau James Wilding to a darker, heavier, more driven and band oriented sound.
A full length vinyl release under Food for the Wyrm, “A Wicked Huntsman” was released on 23 May, 2026.
Beau James Wilding/Food for the Wyrm is an artist from the south-central coast of California whose gritty and poetic work is reminiscent of the organic earnestness of traditional ballads, 70’s punk and classic metal delivered with a vibrant and rugged energy. Beau’s songs explore themes of self-investigation and living the question of what it means to make the most of our one precious life.
Beau James Wilding has gained college and community radio airplay across the US, Canada, the UK including official adds and light to heavy rotation across multiple releases.
Praise for ”A Wicked Huntsman”, the debut album by Food for the Wyrm:
"With powerful, scratchy vocals emitting the vibes of Jack Black in Tenacious D, there is a wild, larger-than-life intensity that feels fiercely anthemic." Atwood Magazine
"A heavy and striking listen" -Earmilk
"Heavy dark folk catharsis" - PopMatters
"Dark folk for witches" - Rock the Joint Magazine
"Suited for the world of an epic dark fantasy tale." - RIVAL
"Ignites the ear with twisted notes of harmonica, bustling chords of acoustic guitar, and haunted vocals that cry out a warning." - Melodic Magazine
"A psychic exploration and a passionate quest." - V13
"Welcome to a track that with ferocity, rawness and frenzy will bring you its unique sound based on the bold roots of what is a traditional Scottish ballad, which is set in the mid-eighteenth century, including auditory resources that are also derived from Folk Punk and that are perceived with a characteristic psychedelic nature, expressed with a disturbing and powerful power, impossible to omit."
--Cosmonauta Magazine, on “The Lowlands of Holland” (translated from Spanish)
“This is damn class”–Ian Lynch, Fire Draw Near music podcast
. “We totally love the direction that Beau is headed with his sound. It’s original, it’s exciting, but more importantly, it demands your attention and keeps you coming back for more.”
--Catherine B., Lost in the Nordics
“…vocals smash through the instrumental, working hand in glove with irresistible melodies.”
“His vocals are stand out and come drenched in emotion.”
--Andy Lowe, Vents Magazine .
Beau James Wilding might hail” from the South-Central coast of California, but his sound is international. “
--David George, The Stumble Upon