Heroes and Villains (alternatively displayed as Heroes+Villains) is an American rock band formed in 2006 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States, consisting of singer and guitarist Ryan Wallace, keyboardist Cody Stockton and percussionist Jason W. Smith.

Examples of the Cataclysmic is a full-length album recorded at Awe Struck Studios in Independence, MO with Larry Gann.

[3] The album featured 10 tracks including the first release of "Thin" which received radio play on KRBZ FM 96.5 the Buzz, where they are currently a mainstay.

The band's second-ever live performance also received acclaims by the Kansas City music writer Jason Harper.

[7] The band has also performed at the South Park Music Tour in Fairplay, Colorado,[8] the Hyperactive Festival and Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico,[9] and the PLAY:stl in St.