Dance With the Dead and Magic Sword

Dance With the Dead is an American duo from Irvine, California, formed in 2013 by Justin Pointer and Tony Kim. They are known for their blend of metal and synthwave, often characterized as dark synthwave, drawing heavy inspiration from horror films. Their discography includes albums like "Driven to Madness" and EPs such as "Dark Matter", which features collaborations with artists like Brandon Saller. They are recognized for their energetic live performances.

Magic Sword is an enigmatic electronic synthwave trio from Boise, Idaho, known for their masked, cloaked personas and high-fantasy narrative. Their retro-futuristic sound features arpeggio-driven beats and soaring solos. Notable works include "In The Face Of Evil," featured in "Thor: Ragnarok" and "Hotline Miami 2," and albums like "Badlands" (2023), "Singularity" (2025), and "Side Quest" (2026).