Cleveland, Ohio power metal and progressive project with two albums since 2015. Heatwave and Throwback I blend melodic ambition with technical prowess from a city that has always valued substance in its heavy music.

Indianapolis progressive metal project blending ancient history with modern heaviness. Their EP Göbekli Tepe — named after the world's oldest known temple complex — and debut Thrillhouse pair archaeological curiosity with technical metal ambition.

Miami power-prog duo merging technical proficiency with anthemic hooks, reflecting South Florida's eclectic metal underground where Latin rhythms meet progressive ambition.

Deltona, Florida death metal veterans with roots stretching back to 1994 — distinct from the Norwegian avant-garde band. Five releases including Aspera Hiems Symfonia and Constellation document a band that has been part of Florida's extreme underground since the genre's golden age.

Connecticut doom collaboration featuring veteran musicians exploring the heavier side of progressive rock and traditional doom, delivering patient, emotionally rich compositions with decades of experience behind them.

Cleveland, Ohio heavy metal and progressive project debuting in 2025 with a remix single and EP. Stuck On Midnight captures late-night energy through NWOTHM riffing with a progressive edge from the Rock and Roll Capital.

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

York, Pennsylvania progressive metal project exploring complex arrangements and thoughtful compositions, contributing to the Keystone State's quietly productive metal underground.

Fort Worth progressive metal outfit adding technical ambition to the DFW Metroplex's diverse heavy music landscape, blending clean melodies with intricate instrumental passages.