Devastating Black / Death Metal out of Texas.

Providence, Rhode Island band Churchburn forge a bleak convergence of black metal, doom, and sludge, delivering harrowing, slow-motion devastation across releases on Hells Headbangers and Relapse. Their sound is suffocating and deliberate, built on crushing tempos and corrosive atmosphere.

Maryland Churchburner operate in the crossfire between black metal aggression and thrash metal momentum, channeling both traditions into fast, abrasive material. Their approach leans rawer than their Iowa City namesake.

Wheeling Island, West Virginia black metal project Churchburner pursue a stripped-back, atmospheric rawness that suits the isolation of their Appalachian surroundings. Their recordings carry the bleak, cold energy characteristic of American underground black metal.

Battle Ground, Washington one-person project CHVD crafts desolate, introspective depressive black metal characterized by icy tremolo lines and suffocating bleakness. The project leans into isolation and despair as core aesthetic anchors.

Raleigh, North Carolina's Château blend traditional heavy metal songcraft with black metal atmosphere, resulting in music that feels both nostalgic and unsettling. Their songs carry melodic hooks beneath a layer of occult darkness.

Madison, Wisconsin solo project Cicada the Burrower weaves post-black metal and progressive metal into elaborate, emotionally turbulent compositions that range from serene to overwhelming. The project's releases on Bindrune Recordings have earned widespread underground recognition for their depth and originality.

Rock Springs, Wyoming black metal project Cimejes conjure bleak, isolated darkness that fits the desolate high plains landscape of their home state. Their recordings favor raw production and grim atmosphere over accessibility.

Richmond, Virginia black metal act Circle Breaker channel the rawness and fury of the underground into cold, aggressive recordings steeped in misanthropic atmosphere. Richmond's active extreme metal scene has shaped their direct, uncompromising approach.