Godflesh with YOB, Pallbearer, and more

Oregon doom metal trio YOB, led by singer-guitarist Mike Scheidt with Aaron Rieseberg & Dave French; slow, crushing riffs & skybound vocals; key albums Elaborations of Carbon, Our Raw Heart.

Godflesh, from Birmingham, England, are pioneers of industrial metal, known for their noisy guitar riffs and drum machine rhythms. Debuting in 1988, they influenced bands like Metallica and Korn. Led by Justin Broadrick, they experimented with genres like dub and drum'n'bass across albums like Pure, Songs of Love and Hate, and Us and Them. They disbanded in 2002, reformed in 2010, and continued to explore post-punk and electronic influences, collaborating with artists like Kevin Martin. Godflesh's iconic works include Streetcleaner and A World Lit Only by Fire.

Pallbearer, formed in 2008 in Little Rock, Arkansas, delivers emotionally resonant doom metal, expanding into progressive and alternative rock. Known for their thick, heavy, and melodic sound, they've earned critical acclaim for albums like "Foundations of Burden" and "Mind Burns Alive" (2024), plus a Metal Hammer Golden God award.