Wayfarer and Dreadnought

Wayfarer is a Denver, Colorado-based black metal band known for their unique "American Gothic" sound, blending black metal with gothic country influences and themes of the American West. Their critically acclaimed 2023 album, "American Gothic," garnered global recognition. The band is actively performing and touring.

Dreadnought, from Denver, Colorado, crafts genre-defying progressive metal. Formed in 2012, the quartet blends doom, black metal, folk, jazz, and classical elements, featuring multi-instrumentalists on flute, saxophone, and mandolin, alongside dual female vocals. Acclaimed albums include "The Endless" (2022), and they released the single "The Becoming" (2025). They are recognized for their unique, contemplative songwriting and atmospheric soundscapes.