CINCINNATI, OH – A local grandmother has unexpectedly risen to rock stardom after mistakenly walking into an audition for a heavy metal band and absolutely nailing it.

Margaret “Marge” Thompson, 76, had been looking for a knitting club when she wandered into the wrong room at a local community center. Instead of a cozy circle of grandmas sharing tea and yarn, she found herself standing in front of Skullcrusher, a struggling metal band in search of a new lead singer.

“I thought it was weird that the ‘knitting club’ had electric guitars and tattoos,” Marge admitted. “But I figured maybe it was a modern knitting group.”

Before she could leave, the band—assuming she was the latest audition—asked if she was ready to “bring the pain.” Not wanting to be rude, Marge agreed.

What happened next stunned everyone.

“I thought, ‘What the heck, let’s have some fun,’” she said. So, Marge grabbed the mic and let out a blood-curdling scream—one that shook the walls and left the band members in awe.

“I have no idea where it came from,” said drummer Jake “Dagger” Reynolds. “But that scream was straight-up brutal.”

Guitarist Tony Vance added, “I’ve been to Slayer concerts, man. I’ve seen legends perform. But Marge? Marge is the legend.”

It turns out Marge had spent decades yelling at her five children, ten grandchildren, and an overly stubborn Yorkshire Terrier. That experience had unknowingly trained her voice into a perfect heavy metal scream.

Within minutes, Marge was growling out lyrics about destruction, rebellion, and the importance of wearing a sweater when it’s chilly.

“I just started yelling things that annoyed me,” she explained. “Like ‘TURN DOWN THAT MUSIC’ and ‘YOU’RE NOT LEAVING THE HOUSE DRESSED LIKE THAT.’”

The band immediately offered her the position. And to everyone’s shock—especially her husband’s—she accepted.

“I mean, why not?” she shrugged. “Bingo night was getting boring.”

Since joining Skullcrusher, Marge has performed at three local bars, where she’s already gained a cult following. One fan, covered in tattoos, was seen wiping away tears during her set.

“She’s like… the metal grandma we all needed,” he said.

Marge’s first single, “Eat Your Vegetables or Perish”, drops next month, and there’s already talk of a small tour.

When asked about her future in the band, Marge just smiled.

“As long as I get home by 9 p.m. and don’t have to lift any of the equipment, I’m in.”