Fugitive with SpiritWorld, 200 Stab Wounds, and more

SpiritWorld, formed in Las Vegas in 2017, delivers "death-western" metal. Led by Stu Folsom, their sound blends thrash, death metal, hardcore, and outlaw country with horror-western themes. Notable albums include "Pagan Rhythms," "DEATHWESTERN," and "Helldorado." They are known for tracks like "Relic of Damnation" and "Oblivion," and collaborations with artists such as Zach Blair (Rise Against). Folsom's writings often inspire their unique musical universe.

Cleveland's 200 Stab Wounds, known for their intense death metal, return with "Manual Manic Procedures," a brutal follow-up to their debut "Slave to the Scalpel."

Tribal Gaze is a Texas-bred death metal band known for their crushing riffs and brutal sound, blending old-school death metal with hardcore influences. Formed in 2020, they released albums like "The Nine Choirs" (2022) and "Inveighing Brilliance" (2025), featuring tracks such as "Beyond Recognition." They are signed to Nuclear Blast Records and have collaborated with artists like Ross Hansen of Ingrown.