Sepulfest with Sepultura, Obituary, and more

Sepultura, from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, became a top heavy metal band worldwide. Known for iconic albums like "Arise" and "Roots," they evolved from death metal to a blend of heavy and groove metal. They faced challenges with member changes, including Max Cavalera's departure, but regrouped with Derrick Green and drummer Eloy Casagrande. Collaborated with artists like Devin Townsend and Scott Ian. Hits include "Troops of Doom" and "Dead Embryonic Cells." Renowned for innovative styles and their cultural influence in the metal scene.

Obituary, from Tampa, are death metal pioneers known for their impactful albums like Slowly We Rot and Cause of Death. Formed in 1986, they feature original members John Tardy, Don Hardy, and Trevor Peres. Notably, they influenced the genre with varied tempos and heavy sounds. They reunited in 2004 with highlights like Inked in Blood, which charted in the U.S. They've continued to release acclaimed music, including the 2023 album, Dying of Everything. Obituary remains a defining band in death metal.

Jinjer, a Ukrainian groove metal band founded in 2009, blends post-hardcore and death/progressive/nu-metal with influences from R&B and hip-hop. Known for hits like "Cloud Factory" and "King of Everything," they feature Tatiana Shmailyuk on vocals. Signed by Napalm Records, they've gained global acclaim through extensive touring and impactful releases.

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."

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.