Formed in 2005, extreme progressive metal band Ne Obliviscaris faced severe pandemic-era hurdles recording their album Exul. Despite lineup changes, including the 2022 departure of longtime drummer Daniel Presland, the critically acclaimed group preserved their boundary-pushing sound.
Formed in Maryland in 1991, extreme metal band Dying Fetus blends technical death metal, hardcore, and grindcore. Led by guitarist and vocalist John Gallagher, the group gained underground acclaim with albums like Purification Through Violence and achieved Billboard chart success with Reign Supreme and Wrong One to Fuck With.
Formed in Rochester, New York in 2018, death metal band Undeath features Kyle Beam, Alexander Jones, Tommy Wall, Jared Welch, and Matt Browning. Following albums like Lesions of a Different Kind, their acclaimed It's Time... To Rise from the Grave topped Decibel Magazine's 2022 chart.
Cannibal Corpse is a death metal band featuring bassist Alex Webster, drummer Paul Mazurkiewicz, guitarists Rob Barrett and Erik Rutan, and vocalist George Corpsegrinder Fisher. Rutan joined as a full member in 2020 after previously producing four of their albums.
Fleshgod Apocalypse is an Italian symphonic death metal band known for combining epic brutality, majestic orchestrations, and soaring melodies. Their sixth album, Opera, is a ten-act theatrical piece inspired by a 2021 mountain climbing accident involving frontman Francesco Paoli.
Formed in Britain in 1991, Cradle of Filth is an extreme metal band known for theatrical concerts and a musical evolution from black metal toward gothic and symphonic styles. Fronted by Dani Filth, they released charting albums like Damnation and a Day and Hammer of the Witches.
Vomit Forth, from Pittsfield, Massachusetts, delivers uncompromising brutal death metal infused with hardcore punk. Known for visceral live performances, the band crafts aggressive and unsettling music. Their releases include albums like "Seething Malevolence" and "Terrified of God," alongside EPs such as "In The Name Of The Father." Popular tracks include "Blood Soaked Death Dream" and "Pain Tolerance."
Chaos and Carnage is a prominent touring festival celebrated for its aggressive heavy music lineups, primarily featuring deathcore and death metal acts. It unites established and rising stars in the extreme metal scene, consistently delivering intense live performances and a powerful experience for fans of heavy music.