Gored Embrace is a death metal band from Chicago formed in early 2020. With numerous influences across old school and brutal death metal (Suffocation, Pyrexia, Defeated Sanity, Skinless, Internal Bleeding, etc.), their music prioritizes raw aggression, groovy rhythms, and catchy riffs/hooks. Common lyrical themes include horror, gore, grim aspects of reality, and state of mind.

Chicago, Illinois

Hanging Fortress is a Death Metal band from Ohio. Vocals - Ian Reiter Guitar - Jack Ponke Guitar - Kyle Boyak Bass - Jimmy Huffman Drums - Eric Haubert

With self-released demos, eps, and splits under their belt, MAUL set their sights on an upcoming debut full length offering of devestation scheduled to drop under the banner of Redefining Darkness Records. Combining just enough classic Death Metal stylings with hardcore, sludge, and d-beat influences, they're bearing the torch for Midwest Death Metal into the next decade.  MAUL is: Anthony Lamb - Guitars Garrett Alvarado - Vocals Robby Anderson - Drums Mike Griggs - Bass Alex Nikolas - Guitars