Possessed

San Francisco's Possessed, pioneers of death metal, are known for their brutal sound and Jeff Becerra's guttural vocals. Their influential albums, *Seven Churches* (1985) and *Beyond the Gates* (1986), set the genre's standards. Initially disbanded in 1987, they re-formed in 2017 and released *Revelations of Oblivion* in 2019. Notably collaborated with Joe Satriani.

UADA, a cloaked Pacific Northwest band, blends epic melodies and fierce aggression in extreme metal. Known for intense live shows worldwide and art by Kris Verwimp.

The Black Moriah is a black/thrash metal band from Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, formed in 2009 by The Mad Arab and Zawicizuz (ex-Absu). Known for their "blackened thrash for a desert funeral," their style blends extreme metal with Southern rock and Wild West themes. Notable albums include "Casket Prospects" (2012), "Road Agents of the Blast Furnace" (2019), and "Desert Hymns & Funeral Grins" (2023). Their music features raw vocals and intricate riffs.