Like blood soaked entrails ripped from the disemboweled body of Christ, NunSlaughter assaults the senses with fiendishly morbid tales of the macabre. For the uninitiated, NunSlaughter is a seething boil of hard-core sound that has been festering beneath the skin of death metal for the past 33 years. Legendary in the death metal underground, NunSlaughter was one of the first American bands to harness this deathly form of music. Their raw sound and gut churning vocals are as demonic as ever.

Early in their career, Milwaukee, Wisconsin's Morta Skuld accomplished the impressive feat of being signed by leading British independent metal label , but with no company showing similar interest in their homeland, they never quite managed to ascend beyond the underground death metal scene. Originally founded in 1989, Morta Skuld recorded and circulated two separate demos (1990's Gory Departure and 1991's Prolong the Agony) before pairing up with Rhode Island's for a split single in 1993, which would duly get both bands signed to . Morta Skuld struck first, however, unleashing their Dying Remains debut later that same year and heading out on tour with genre fixtures like , , and , then repeating the pattern with 1994's As Humanity Fades and 1995's For All Eternity, which were followed by more rigorous roadwork in support of , , and others.

Crossover Thrash

TOXIC RUIN was formed in 2014 with a mission of blending classic thrash metal, old-school death metal, and modern technicality into a wicked headbanging brew. Operating out of their collective hometown of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the band released their debut album, “Subterranean Terror,” in 2016. The group followed up that debut record with the release of their 2018 EP, “Mortal Insolence.” The effort saw the current lineup of TOXIC RUIN take shape with Behrendt stepping into the vocalist position and the debut of rhythm guitarist Blake Toltzmann alongside lead guitarist Jacob Baneck and drummer David Miller. The effort saw the group further evolve their sound, leading to praise from Dead Rhetoric.com for showcasing “a stronger level of confidence and insight into dynamic songwriting for a thrash band not content to rest on recycling the past, but rather creating a bright future." The new lineup began writing and recording songs for their second full-length album while relentlessly touring the United States in 2019 alongside bands such as LichKing, Micawber and Stonecutters and playing multiple festivals including FULL TERROR ASSAULT and Slam Dakota, plus winning 2nd Place in the 2019 Wacken Metal Battle USA. The result is TOXIC RUIN's most mature and complex record to date, while also being their heaviest display of metallic force so far. “Nightmare Eclipse” is the next evolution in blending the heavier sounds of metal's past with the modern musicianship of metal's present.

Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre is a powerhouse of crossover thrash metal, hailing from the vibrant music scene of Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 2011, this band quickly gained notoriety for their high-energy performances and humorous lyrics and antics. The band's lineup includes long-time members Josh “Macho Frost” Kandich on vocals and Jordan Miller on lead guitar, along with bassist Viaj D Crum and drummer Tony Strissel. Over the years, they've maintained their independent status, allowing them the creative freedom to produce music that's unapologetically original and raw. Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre is renowned for their live shows, where their infectious energy and dynamic stage presence captivate audiences. Each performance is a rollercoaster of mosh pits, laughter, and headbanging, leaving fans exhilarated and eager for more. Incorporating props such as inflatables and pool noodles, they encourage crowd participation, but also incorporate wrestling themes such as starting “feuds” with bands over a custom made championship title and using “weapons” during their performances such as chair shots and putting people through tables onstage.  Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre is always ready to ensure everyone is having a good time and encourages fun over all else, always leaving the stage on a high note to get the crowd moving and leaving a positive attitude in the air.

With their authentic, no frills approach, Portland, Oregon’s Coffin Rot sound as if torn straight from the grave of the early ‘90s. Grisly minded, old school death metal, inspired by gore, torture, serial killers, cannibalism and surgery, the four tracks here bludgeon with a visceral, grotesque savagery sure to appeal to fans of Autopsy, Morta Skuld, and early Cannibal Corpse. Coffin Rot is: Hayden Johnson – Vocals Tre Guertner – Guitars/Bass Derek Johnson - Drums

Pus-Riddled Death Metal from Joliet, Illinois. Lnk.to/Molder Prosthetic Records/Headsplit Records. Aaren Pantke- Vocals/Guitar Carlos Santini- Guitar Dominic Vaia- Bass Kyle Pooley- Drums

Kaiju Conjuring Death/Thrash from Seattle/Portland

The band “Paralysis” started out in the year 2010. They went through multiple line up changes over the years. They released their first EP “No Turning Back” on September 4th of 2015. A year later their second EP was released on May 20th of 2016 titled “You Can’t Win”. Over the course of 2016, the band traveled the U.S. supporting that EP. The “U.S. Can’t Win Tour” consisted of 9 dates going down the east coast and the “Systematic Apostatic Transgressions On The Midwest Tour” consisted of 7 dates going from New York City to Chicago. The band then released their first full length album titled “Life Sentence” on June 30th of 2017. In support of that album they concluded the “Life Sentence Tour” which was their first coast to coast U.S. tour consisting of 22 dates. The “Civil Execution Tour” consisted of 7 dates going from New Jersey to Chicago and ending in Cleveland, Ohio. They started 2018 with a two week east coast tour. They are planning to consistently tour and release new music in the near future.

Irreverent Grindcore Jim Kahmann Guitar/Bass/Vocals Joe Kahmann Drums

CLE/Bula Death Metal. Maggot Stomp.

Fastcore band from Joliet IL.

Melodic Death Metal