Slayer with Mastodon, Amon Amarth, and more

Formed in 1982 in California, Slayer became thrash metal giants with intense, controversial themes. Known for albums like "Reign in Blood" and "Seasons in the Abyss," they collaborated with Rick Rubin and Ice-T. Their intense style earned them critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. Slayer's final tour concluded in 2019.

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."

Formed in 1992 in Tumba, Amon Amarth rose to metal fame with fierce live shows and albums like "With Oden On Our Side." "Jomsviking" topped charts in Germany, and "The Pursuit Of Vikings" DVD celebrates their legacy. They feature Johan Hegg, Olavi Mikkonen, Johan Söderberg, Ted Lundström, and Jocke Wallgren.

HATEBREED, a hardcore heavy metal band known for intense, cathartic music, continues to impact with "Weight Of The False Self." Renowned for collaborations with ZEUSS, their sound is a testament to life's emotional burdens.