Miami speed metal outfit channeling the frantic, high-octane energy of the genre's '80s heyday — fast picking, screaming leads, and an unrelenting drive from start to finish.

Edmonds, Washington heavy and progressive metal band blending the melodic ambition of progressive music with the muscular authority of traditional heavy metal in the Pacific Northwest.

Sacramento power/speed/thrash outfit Critical Mass deliver high-octane riff attacks rooted in the Bay Area tradition, blending melodic power metal hooks with aggressive thrash tempos.

Pennsylvania speed metal band Cronecronaut race through high-velocity riff assaults in the tradition of classic 80s acts, keeping the emphasis on sheer metallic momentum and tightly coiled energy.

West Babylon's Crossfire forged a classic Long Island metal sound blending the melodic ambition of power metal with thrash's raw intensity. Active in the New York underground, they brought anthemic riffs and speed to the region's storied metal scene.

Portland power and speed metal band channeling the galloping energy of classic 80s metal with a sharp, modern edge. High-octane riffs and soaring vocals define their sound.

Worcester, Massachusetts duo Crystal Dagger play high-energy heavy and speed metal with a classic 80s edge, channeling the raw spirit of early metal into hook-laden, fist-pumping songs.

Los Angeles's Cult of the Damned carry the torch for classic power and speed metal in a city more often associated with death and black metal extremity. The band channels the high-energy, melodic aggression of the genre's golden era into a sound that is both propulsive and anthemic.