Xoth and Inoculation

Seattle extreme metal band Xoth (formed 2014) blends technical death metal, black metal, and thrash. Their 2019 album Interdimensional Invocations became a cult classic. Their third album Exogalactic was released with Dawnbreed Records.

Inoculation, a Cleveland, Ohio death metal band formed in 2011, crafts cosmic death metal with technicality and brutal vocals. Known for their alien-inspired sound and cosmic themes, they released the album Actuality in 2025 and EPs like Live in Cleveland and Earthbound in 2026. Signed to Maggot Stomp, they have toured with various bands, delivering a blend of subtle technicality and old-school brutality.