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.

AfterShock is a thrash metal band with roots in Honolulu, Hawaii, later based in San Francisco. Their 2020 full-length "RiSk - High-Risk Behavior" brings an island-to-mainland thrash metal attack across eleven tracks.

Rochester, New York power metal project. Epic metal emerging from the twilight of Western New York.

Minneapolis NWOTHM and power metal project. Immortal combat rendered in classic metal from the Twin Cities.

Agressor is a heavy and power metal band from New York City. With four releases between 2018 and 2021 — including the full-lengths "Medieval Rites" and "Neverending Destiny" — the band plays classic-styled power metal with an epic, medieval flair.

Eugene, Oregon metalcore and power metal hybrid. A provocative name from the Pacific Northwest's most liberal college town.

New York City power metal and speed metal project. The predatory name promises hunting music from Manhattan.

Ingleside, Illinois power metal project named after the seabird of maritime legend. Epic metal from suburban Chicago.

Boston power metal project named after the ancient name for Britain. Arthurian legend through New England melodic metal.