Kansas City sludge metal project from the Missouri underground.

Tampa progressive metal project whose 2022 debut Multiplicity explores the philosophical concept of infinite possibility through technically ambitious compositions. Named after the Greek concept of the boundless, channeling Florida's prog-metal tradition into something expansive.

California groove metal project whose 2025 single In the galaxy, hides mystical dreams blends cosmic wonder with heavy grooves. The compressed, lowercase name and poetic title signal a band reaching beyond genre conventions.

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania death metal project with seven releases since 2013, including the eclectically titled C.R.A.T.E Diggin' EP and bamboo forest EP. A prolific act whose diverse catalog suggests a restless creative mind working through multiple influences from central PA.

Raleigh death metal project from the North Carolina underground.

Phoenix, Arizona metalcore act whose 2017 EP Made For Death delivers aggressive, breakdown-heavy extremity from the Valley of the Sun. Desert heat fueling punishing heaviness.

Pittsburgh death metal project from the Pennsylvania underground.

Aphangak is a Melodic Black/Gothic Metal band from Marinilla, Antioquia, Colombia, active since 2001. The band has released five full-length albums, beginning with Shadows of Death in 2003 and most recently Memorias de un territorio ancestral in 2023, and have appeared on multiple Colombian metal compilations through labels including Manitú Records.

Boston death metal project named after the neurological condition of being unable to form mental images. A fitting name for music that operates in pure sensation rather than visualization.