Art of Anarchy is an American hard rock supergroup formed in 2011, built around brothers Jon and Vince Votta and featuring high-profile rotating vocalists. Their self-titled debut (2015) prominently featured late Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland, though the nature of his involvement was publicly disputed; Scott Stapp of Creed replaced him for the band's second album in 2017. Later lineups brought in Jeff Scott Soto (Sons of Apollo, ex-Journey), alongside guitarist Ron Thal (Bumblefoot, ex-Guns N' Roses) and bassist John Moyer (Disturbed).

California doom band whose name perfectly captures their approach — massive, sky-reaching riffs that slowly elevate through crushing weight into transcendent heaviness.

Pittsburgh NWOTHM band carrying the Steel City's heavy metal banner with classic riffs and anthemic energy, adding to Western Pennsylvania's deep metal heritage.

Pittsgrove/Elmer, New Jersey progressive metal project with ten releases since 2023. Behind Jupiter Clouds and subsequent EPs build a rapidly expanding catalog of ambitious prog from the Garden State's rural Salem County.

Orlando, Florida melodic death metal project whose 2022 debut grieving and growing up uses lowercase honesty to strip melodeath down to its emotional core. A coming-of-age album rendered in dual harmonies.

Grants Pass, Oregon death metal act whose 2017 debut Sanctimonious targets religious hypocrisy through punishing extremity from southern Oregon's Rogue Valley.

Seattle NWOTHM and stoner metal outfit named after the Twin Peaks character. Three releases since 2014 including Devil's Bell and Pure Heavy deliver thick, groove-laden metal from the city David Lynch made synonymous with Pacific Northwest darkness.

Los Angeles progressive metal project with twelve releases since 2024. Their rapid-fire output — including the Amor Fati EP drawing on Nietzschean philosophy — builds one of the most prolific prog catalogs in recent LA history.

Hardinsburg, Kentucky deathcore project with seven releases since 2013. Broadcasting To The Nations and subsequent albums demonstrate a prolific commitment to crushing breakdowns from one of Kentucky's most rural communities.