Inspired by a plaguing sense of existential unease, Burden Man was initially conceived as a solo project by Sydney-based, apocalyptic-folk crooner Justin Finch. Having since evolved into a four-piece, the band is now creating something far heavier - in both an emotional and musical sense.

Weaving potent ruminations on sorrow, personal suffering and the inevitability of our collective demise, the quartet has developed a cult following throughout the Australian underground for their crushingly sombre dark metal. 

Burden Man draws influence from disparate corners of the musical world to forge a connection with their audience – echoes of black and doom metal, through to classical and dark folk make their way into each carefully crafted composition.

Justin’s baritone vocals and blues-inspired lead work, propelled by Mathew's driving bass, layered with Troy's atmospheric synth and backing vocals and all anchored by John’s dynamic drumming create a conduit through which audiences are encouraged to purge their afflictions. Through their compositions, Burden Man hopes to lift the blanket of darkness for their listeners - if only for a little while. 

As Burden Man sits on three releases, Shadows of the Dying (2017), Burden Man (2019), and Grievance (2021), they have proven themselves to be a mighty presence in Sydney.

With several shows lined up in 2025, an unannounced, Australian tour supporting a well-known Finnish band in January 2026, and mixing underway for their first full-length album, Burden Man is on a mission to expand on their presence and create something truly heavy, dark, and beautiful.

Notable shows include:

• Three sold-out Burden Man launches

• A five-date Australian tour opening for Esoteric (UK) in 2023

• Support act for Harakiri for the Sky (Austrian), Skeletal Remains (US), Misery (AU), Pestilential Shadows (AU), King Dude (US) & Zeal and Ardor (US)