Dark Funeral with Cattle Decapitation, 200 Stab Wounds, and more

Formed in 1993 by Lord Ahriman in Sweden, Dark Funeral became a leading black metal act with their album "The Secrets Of The Black Arts." Known for their aggressive style and collaborations, the band features Heljarmadr on vocals. They've been recognized with awards like Swedish P3 Gold and German Metal Hammer. Their 7th LP, 'We Are The Apocalypse,' showcases their signature sinister atmosphere and technical ferocity.

Cattle Decapitation, iconic for apocalyptic themes, excelled with "Death Atlas". Known for intense style & vivid art by Wes Benscoter, they innovate with "Terrasite", exploring new sonic territories under Travis Ryan's lead.

Cleveland's 200 Stab Wounds, known for their intense death metal, return with "Manual Manic Procedures," a brutal follow-up to their debut "Slave to the Scalpel."

Blackbraid, from the Adirondack wilderness, is a solo indigenous black metal project known for raw, nature-inspired sound, forging new paths for indigenous and underground music.