Agalloch with Midnight, Primitive Man, and more

Cleveland's cult band Midnight, led by multi-instrumentalist Athenar, fuses speed metal, black metal, and punk rock, gaining a devoted following since 2002.

Primitive Man, originating from Denver, Colorado in 2012, is an American doom, sludge, and black metal band. They are known for an intensely heavy, abrasive, and nihilistic sound, delivering crushing riffs and a suffocating atmosphere. Notable albums include "Caustic" (2017), "Immersion" (2020), and "Observance" (2025). They also collaborated with Full of Hell on "Suffocating Hallucination" (2023).

Agalloch, formed in Portland, Oregon, in 1995, gained a cult following with their 1999 debut "Pale Folklore." Known for blending black metal, gothic doom, and neo-folk, the band released acclaimed albums like "The Mantle" and "The Serpent & the Sphere" before disbanding in 2016. Founders John Haughm and Shane Breyer, along with Don Anderson and Jason William Walton, crafted a unique sound integrating neoclassical and ambient elements, achieving mainstream success and critical praise. Notable works include "The White" EP inspired by "The Wicker Man" and live favorite "Ashes Against the Grain."