In This Moment with Avatar, Ice Nine Kills, and more

Swedish metal band Avatar, formed in Mölndal in 2001, delivers theatrical melodic death, alternative, and groove metal. Known for their circus-like stage presence and Johannes Eckerström's "Joker-esque" persona, they released "Don't Go in the Forest" in 2025. Popular songs include "The Dirt I'm Buried In," a US rock radio chart-topper, and "Bloody Angel."

Ice Nine Kills, led by Spencer Charnas, formed on Massachusetts’ North Shore, blending extreme metal with melody. Breakthrough albums The Silver Scream (gold single “A Grave Mistake”) and The Silver Scream 2: Welcome to Horrorwood. Toured with Slipknot; handpicked by Metallica for the M72 World Tour.

TX2, Timothy Evan Thomas from Fort Collins, Colorado, fuses emo, pop punk, alternative rock, and hip hop. Known for raw lyrics and engaging fans, popular songs include "I Would Hate Me Too" and "Vampire By Rumor." He released the "Cruel World" EP and the album "End of Us," collaborating with artists like Ice Nine Kills and Black Veil Brides. TX2 champions mental health through his "X Movement" and is a vocal LGBTQ+ ally.

In This Moment are a modern hard rock band known for their spectacle-driven visual identity. They’ve earned a GRAMMY nomination, platinum and gold certifications, multiple Billboard Top 25 albums, and over 1.3 billion career streams.