
About
I’m J. Michael Wall, a Keachi, Louisiana born solo artist making Red Dirt Sludge Metal. under the band name Withdrawn Within.
I’m influenced by artists such as Townes Van Zandt, Tyler Childers, Colter Wall, Wyatt Flores, Turnpike Troubadours, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Treaty Oak Revival, Ole 60, Pantera, Crowbar, Alice in Chains, Dixie Witch, Corrosion of Conformity, Down, Acid Bath, early Black Sabbath, and others.
the music keeps a focus on Electric-driven metallic weight and melodic songwriting. occasional banjo, organ, piano, or strings. Along with twangy vocals and basic song structures.
WITHDRAWN WITHIN — Ain’t No Reason Why (Coming May 1st 2026.)

1. Nothin’ Left In Laredo
2. Lord Knows I Try
3. Love Don’t Forget
4. The Coil (Co written with Hunter C. Glass)
5. Fallen Empires
6. A Blacktop Road To Nowhere
7. And Nothin’ Feels The Same Anymore
8. Empty Bottles
9. Beneath The Ashes
10. Weight Of Mercy
Producer :J. Michael Wall, (Still being recorded) Label: Backwoods Doom Co.
Crossroads And Consequences (Coming November 13th 2026)

1. The Devil Pays In Dimes
2. Dear God I Pray
3. Cross To Bear
4. Crossroads And Consequences
5. Still I Crawl
6. Smoke and Mirrors
7. Given to the Void
8. All That Shines
9. Wretch’s Lament
10. Strength to Remain
Producer :J. Michael Wall, (Still being recorded) Label: Backwoods Doom Co.