Deafheaven and Gatecreeper

Deafheaven, formed in the Bay Area in 2010, blends metal with emotional depth. Known for pushing genre boundaries, the band features George Clarke, Kerry McCoy, and others.

Gatecreeper, born in Arizona, are death metal specialists known for their melodic and memorable style. Their album "Dark Superstition," likened to pivotal works by Entombed and Dismember, explores themes of the supernatural and reflects the influence of Arizona's Superstition Mountains. Formed in 2013, they rose to prominence with their self-titled 2014 EP and 2016 debut album "Sonoran Depravation." Their first release on Nuclear Blast showcases refined song structures.