The Black Dahlia Murder with Chelsea Grin, 200 Stab Wounds, and more

The Black Dahlia Murder, born in Detroit, faced a pivotal moment after frontman Trevor Strnad's death in 2022. Co-founder Brian Eschbach took over vocals, debuting the new lineup in a hometown tribute show with returning guitarist Ryan Knight. Known for their impactful death metal, the band carries on Trevor’s legacy, backed by devoted fan support.

Chelsea Grin is a Salt Lake City, Utah-based American deathcore band formed in 2007. Known for their brutal blend of deathcore, metalcore, and djent, they feature guttural vocals and intense breakdowns. Popular songs include "Recreant" and "Hostage". Notable albums are Suffer in Hell (2022) and Suffer in Heaven (2023). Their debut, Desolation of Eden, charted on Billboard. They are recognized for relentless touring and evolving within extreme metal.

Cleveland's 200 Stab Wounds, known for their intense death metal, return with "Manual Manic Procedures," a brutal follow-up to their debut "Slave to the Scalpel."

Gates To Hell, hailing from Louisville, blend metal and hardcore with unique flair. Their 2022 debut wowed fans, leading to 150 shows across 11 countries. They’ve toured with Dying Fetus and more, and joined Nuclear Blast Records in 2024, sharing the stage with Machine Head and Fear Factory.