Conan and Mares of Thrace

Conan, a British doom/sludge metal band from Liverpool, formed in 2006. Known for their "caveman battle doom" style, they deliver a crushingly heavy, downtuned sound with monolithic tones and aggressive energy. Albums include Monnos, Blood Eagle, Evidence of Immortality, and Violence Dimension. Popular songs feature "Righteous Alliance" and "Hawk as Weapon". They have collaborated on split EPs with Slomatics and Bongripper.

Canadian mixed-race duo Mares of Thrace blend noise rock, hardcore, and doom metal. Known for heavy, intense shows, they've released acclaimed albums and toured globally with KEN mode.