Kaonashi and Cauldron

Kaonashi, a Philadelphia-based progressive metalcore, mathcore, and post-hardcore band formed in 2012, is known for its emotionally intense, genre-blending sound and unique, often polarizing vocals. Their music explores themes of personal struggle through a fictional narrative. Notable releases include "I Want To Go Home" (2025), "Dear Lemon House, You Ruined Me: Senior Year" (2021), and EPs like "The 3 Faces of Beauty" (2024). They have collaborated with artists such as Anthony Green.

Canadian band Cauldron, formed in Toronto in 2006, plays melodic rock inspired by Dokken and Scorpions. Known for albums like "Chained to the Night" and "In Ruin," they are signed to Earache Records.