Lamb of God with Malevolence, Mastodon, and more

Richmond, VA groove-metal icons Lamb of God (ex–Burn the Priest): punk-fueled aggression, 2M+ sold, 5 Grammy noms; known for “Sepsis,” “Blunt Force Blues,” prod. Josh Wilbur.

Malevolence, a metal band from Sheffield, UK, shines among heavy metal's elites. Known for their hard-hitting style and global tours including major festivals like Download and Knotfest.

Atlanta's Mastodon, formed in 1999, are influential in American metal, blending genres like stoner, sludge, and metalcore. Known for complex riffs and conceptual albums like Leviathan, they've received Grammy recognition for hits like "Sultan's Curse." Albums like The Hunter and Emperor of Sand showcase their diverse influences. They often collaborate with Neurosis' Scott Kelly and teamed up with Lamb of God in 2024 for "Floods of Triton."