A Sense of Gravity is a progressive metal and djent band from Seattle, Washington. Across two full-lengths — 2014's "Travail" and 2016's "Atrament" — the band crafts dense, polyrhythmic compositions that balance technical complexity with dynamic songwriting.

Aethere is a technical deathcore and djent project from Soledad, California. Known for evolving from djent-influenced tech-deathcore toward a more melodic approach, the project represents the genre-blurring experimentation happening in California's heavy music underground.

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.

New York City djent and progressive metal project. Forward-thinking heaviness from the world's cultural capital.

Portland/Atlanta death metal, deathcore, and djent project. The geological name — sediment deposited by flowing water — suits their layered, technically demanding approach.

San Francisco death metal project from the California underground.

Dallas djent/progressive metal act delivering polyrhythmic precision and modern technical flourishes from the heart of North Texas's thriving heavy music community.