Formed in Alexandria, Virginia in 1997, Pig Destroyer is an extreme East Coast grindcore band known for short, complex songs, dual vocals, and no early bassist. Signed to Relapse Records in 2000, they released acclaimed albums like Prowler in the Yard and Terrifyer, later incorporating sludge and noise elements.
Originating in New York City, Cro-Mags is an American hardcore punk band with a cult following. Pioneering the fusion of hardcore punk and thrash metal, they helped shape a tougher attitude in the late 1980s scene. Their albums include Age of Quarrel and Best Wishes.
Mincecore, active since 2014, is a grindcore band known for intense, raw style. Their album "Destination Extinction" is out on Tankcrimes Records.
Formed in Savannah, Georgia in 2001, Kylesa is a metal group blending hardcore punk, psychedelic rock, and sludge metal. Known for featuring three distinct lead singers, the band released albums including their self-titled debut, Time Will Fuse Its Worth, and Ultraviolet.
Wayfarer is a Denver, Colorado-based black metal band known for their unique "American Gothic" sound, blending black metal with gothic country influences and themes of the American West. Their critically acclaimed 2023 album, "American Gothic," garnered global recognition. The band is actively performing and touring.
Denver, Colorado's In The Company of Serpents, formed 2011, blends doom and sludge metal with atmospheric Americana and spaghetti western scores. Renowned for their DIY approach, albums "Lux" and "A Crack in Everything" received Decibel Magazine's Top 40 honors, with collaborations including Jeff Owens of Goya.
Decibel Metal & Beer Fest, inaugurated in 2017 by Decibel Magazine, is renowned as the world's loudest, heaviest, and most extreme craft beer festival. Originating from the magazine's dedication to extreme music and its craft beer column, the event unites diverse metal genres with a curated selection of craft breweries, offering a unique fusion for enthusiasts.
Formed in Venice, California, in the early 1980s by vocalist Mike Muir, Suicidal Tendencies pioneered skatepunk before shifting to thrash metal. Their classic 1983 self-titled debut featured the hit track Institutionalized, helping shape the genre's legacy.
Down, the New Orleans heavy metal supergroup formed in 1991, delivers a potent blend of sludge, Southern, and stoner metal. Featuring members from Pantera and Corrosion of Conformity, they are recognized for their distinct sound. Their acclaimed debut "NOLA" achieved platinum status. They released the single "Blood Oath" and have an album, "Volume V."