Arch Enemy with Gatecreeper, Amorphis, and more

Arizona-based death metal band Gatecreeper, known for refined, melodic songs with supernatural themes, draws inspiration from pivotal albums like Entombed’s Wolverine Blues. Members include Chase H. Mason and Eric Wagner, with hits from albums like Sonoran Depravation and Dark Superstition.

Finnish band Amorphis, formed in 1990 by Esa Holopainen and Jan Rechberger, evolved from death metal to a unique fusion of folk, prog, and melodic metal. Notable albums include "Tales from the Thousand Lakes" and "Queen of Time." Celebrated for their innovative sound, they've collaborated with Anneke van Giersbergen and more. Hits like "The Bee" and tour appearances have solidified their status in Nordic metal.