Suffocation and Sanguisugabogg

Sanguisugabogg, originating from Columbus, Ohio, delivers brutal death metal with a distinctive "caveman" style. The band is known for savagely downtuned, heavy grooves and grotesque, often tongue-in-cheek lyrical themes. Their discography includes notable albums such as Tortured Whole, Homicidal Ecstasy, and Hideous Aftermath. Popular songs like "Dead as Shit" and "Abhorrent Contraception" exemplify their unique, drug-infused death metal sound. They are recognized for their intense performances and singular approach to the genre.

Suffocation, formed in New York, are death metal pioneers known for balancing brutal and technical sounds. Influential albums include Effigy of the Forgotten and Breeding of the Spawn. Achieving chart success with Blood Oath, they reformed in 2004 after a split. Collaborations have been with producers like Joe Cincotta. Iconic frontman Frank Mullen retired in 2019, succeeded by Ricky Myers.