Coalesce and Kowloon Walled City

Kowloon Walled City, from the heavy music scene, combines noise rock, math rock, and doom. Known for dynamics and negative space, they've shared stages with Neurosis and YOB. With Scott Evans and Jon Howell as key songwriters, their latest album, "Piecework," emphasizes restraint and intensity. Dan Sneddon debuts on drums, adding to the band's powerful sound, while Evans also records and mixes for acts like Thrice and Yautja.

Coalesce, from the Midwest, emerged in the mid-90s, blending hardcore with discordant noise. Known for experimentation, they've influenced heavy music deeply.