Trenton, New Jersey thrash metal band that has been active since 2009, representing the Garden State's underground metal scene with a straight-ahead aggressive approach to the genre.

McKees Rock heavy metal band formed in 2025, rooted in the blue-collar Pittsburgh area tradition of hard-hitting no-nonsense metal built on classic riffing and straightforward power.

Joliet heavy/thrash act formed in 2025 blending traditional heavy metal songcraft with the aggressive edge of thrash, reflecting the Chicago metro area's enduring appetite for aggressive underground sounds.

Indianapolis heavy metal band formed in 2025, bringing classic metal sensibilities to Indiana's steadily growing underground scene with an emphasis on riff-forward songwriting and raw energy.

Charlotte, North Carolina act that merged death metal and thrash metal during their run from 2014 until splitting up, part of the Carolinas' growing extreme metal underground.

Burbank, California death metal and grindcore band that has been active since 2008, contributing to the Los Angeles area's long history of extreme underground metal.

Philadelphia power-violence and grindcore trio who describe their music as Eternal Microbursts of Electric Power, releasing a string of EPs and split 7-inches including records with Nimbus Terrifix and Chainsaw to the Face alongside albums such as Primordial Paranoia and Psychic Rot.

Olympia, Washington heavy metal band formed in 2024, joining the Pacific Northwest's active metal community with a traditional heavy metal approach.

New Brunswick, New Jersey sludge and doom metal band active since 1993, building a deep catalog that includes Future Slum, Whiskey and Arm Wrestling, and a live set recorded at Roadburn 2017.