Mudvayne with Coal Chamber, Gwar, and more

Formed in Richmond, Virginia, shock-metal icon Gwar pairs thrash riffs with sci-fi satire. Known for monstrous alien armor and blood-soaked stage spectacles, the Grammy-nominated collective built a fierce cult following through tracks like "Immortal Corruptor" and "Sick of You".

Formed in Fort Lauderdale, Nonpoint blends groove-heavy alternative metal with rhythmic rock vocals. Led by Elias Soriano, the band scored enduring radio hits with "Bullet with a Name" and a powerhouse cover of "In the Air Tonight," renowned for unrelenting, high-octane live shows.

Formed in Peoria, IL in 1996, heavy metal band Mudvayne is known for their unique pseudonyms and bizarre makeup. Their major-label debut, L.D. 50, went gold and won the first MTV2 Video Award in 2001. They are recognized for hits and albums like "Lost and Found," and they've toured with Metallica and Linkin Park.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1994, alternative metal band Coal Chamber rose from the local scene with a heavy, detuned sound. They released their self-titled debut in 1997, followed by Chamber Music and Dark Days, before disbanding in 2003 and later returning with 2015's Rivals.

Butcher Babies, formed in Los Angeles, California, is a heavy metal band known for aggressive live shows and dual female vocals. Their sound blends metalcore, groove, and thrash, influenced by Wendy O. Williams. Albums like "Goliath", "Take It Like a Man", "Lilith", and the double album "Eye for an Eye… / …'Til the World's Blind" have charted on Billboard. Vocalist Heidi Shepherd has collaborated with other artists, showcasing their dynamic presence in metal.