Since 1991, Neil Fallon has been the frontman for Maryland-based rock machine Clutch. This guitar rock band made early impact in the 90s by using a blunt, hard rock/heavy metal hybrid sound that seemed simultaneously traditional and up-to-date. Recent highlights for the group include a 2009 studio album ("Strange Cousins in the West,") an active DVD released in 2010 ("Live in the 9:30") as well shared bill in last year's Black Label Berserkus tour.

If simple much weight to begin with,…