Minneapolis/Saint Paul djent and deathcore pioneers. One of the most influential bands in modern progressive extreme metal, helping define the djent movement from the Twin Cities.

After the Funeral is a deathcore band from Pennsylvania. Their 2025 single "November, first" marks the project's first statement of intent in the modern deathcore landscape.

Afterimage is a death metal and metalcore band from Barrington, Illinois. Across two full-lengths — "Lumière" (2015) and "EVE" (2018) — and an EP, the band has evolved from metalcore roots into more death-metal-influenced territory, with French-titled albums hinting at artistic ambitions beyond the genre norm.

Chico, California deathcore and melodeath project. Ethereal extremity from Northern California's Sacramento Valley.

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania deathcore project. Franklin County breakdowns from the south-central PA borderlands.

Tracy, California deathcore project named after Dante. The Divine Comedy rendered in breakdowns from the San Joaquin Valley.

Lubbock, Texas metalcore project. Collapse from the dusty flatlands of West Texas.

Sheridan, Arkansas deathcore project. Apocalyptic certainty from small-town Natural State.

Oakland, California deathcore pioneers and one of the genre's most influential acts. Their technical, melodically sophisticated approach helped elevate deathcore beyond simple breakdown worship.