Traditional Heavy Metal from Fresno, Ca. Inspired by bands like Angel Witch, Ozzy, Thin Lizzy, Def Leppard, Dokken, Witchfinder General. Haunt is here to keep the spirit of underground metal alive.

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Taking their name from a character in the classic Hammer Horror The Devil Rides Out, NYC's Tanith play vintage hard rock that harks back to the glory days of Blue Oyster Cult, Thin Lizzy and Uriah Heep. However, while such influences resonate through their music, they are never derivative, having a strong musical identity and forging their own sound. "We wanted to recreate the time when bands had multiple singers, and while it is essentially riff driven, melody and harmony will always trump speed and heaviness in this band," states vocalist/guitarist Russ Tippins (also of classic metal band Satan). "We make music as a living thing. Our intent is to try to capture the sound of a real band playing together, all members making it work, mistakes and all," adds vocalist/bassist Cindy Maynard, both statements borne out in the band's recorded content and live shows. There is also something inarguably organic and natural about everything that they do, no posing or trying to be anything that they are not, and the pleasure they take in the music they create is palpable. Russ Tippins: Guitar, Vocals Cindy Maynard: Bass, Vocals Keith Robinson: Drums

The San Francisco Bay Area has a history steeped in forward-thinking, technically dazzling metal, and NITE carries that torch with pride. Founded in 2018, their blackened heavy metal barrels towards the peril of an unknown future, while looking to the days when blistering leads once ruled the land. Guitarists Van Labrakis (Satan’s Wrath, Mencea) and Scott Hoffman (Dawnbringer, High Spirits) let loose galloping riffs and harmonies that evoke the classic sounds of the N.W.O.B.H.M., with Labrakis’ grizzled voice driving their dark, melodic metal into the modern era. Drummer Patrick Crawford (Older Sun, Mustard Gas & Roses) and bassist Avinash Mittur (Wretched Stench) make up a rhythm section that’s fierce yet breathlessly precise: a freewheel pounding reminiscent of heavy metal’s earliest days. For their sophomore album, NITE joined forces with the legendary Season of Mist and released Voices of the Kronian Moon in 2022. It has earned accolades from critics and fans alike, who have lauded the tight songwriting, fiery guitarwork and its glistening production. Voices of the Kronian Moon propels NITE’s signature blackened heavy metal forward while tightening their grip on the anthemic melodies that metal fans have held dear for decades. NITE is the flame of the past illuminating the darkness of tomorrow.  

LA-based metal/hard rock band feat. singer James-Paul Luna (Holy Grail), guitarist Fili Bibiano (Fortress) and drummer Ben Richardson (Wild Eyes). Building on their celebrated musical pasts, the trio were united by the goal of mining the deep, rich seams of classic heavy metal, with a premium on songwriting and a focus on the epic themes of real life: triumph, tragedy, and heartbreak.