Temptress is a trio of veteran touring musicians, which includes Andi Cuba drums/vocals, Kelsey Wilson guitar/vocals, and Christian Wright bass/vocals. All members converged in Dallas, Texas and began their musical journey in 2019.  In five months, these experienced players went from jamming for fun to writing and recording some potent heavy songs. They immediately began performing live as Temptress and then presented their first three original songs in a debut EP release, Temptress. Temptress has an impressive touring history over the last six years mostly supporting their debut record, entitled SEE, released through Metal Assault Records on March 3, 2023. Their sophomore album will be released January 23, 2026 through Blues Funeral Recordings with lengthy tours to follow.  Temptress: Kelsey Wilson – Lead Guitar/Vocals Andi Cuba – Drums, Vocals Christian Wright – Bass, Vocals

Dawn Fades is a five-piece post-metal band from Los Angeles, brought together by common vision and influences. In a world where aggressive music often overheats and palatable music often feels packaged, Dawn Fades presents an alternative, rife with emotional moments and unpredictable appeal backed by brute force. Formed in August 2016 under the fluorescent bulbs of gritty L.A. rehearsal rooms, the band quickly amassed an impressive collection of heavy, thoughtful material based on songs conceived by main songwriter Sam Sherwood (guitar and vocals) and realized with the input and experience of Markus Erren Pardiñas (bass), Scott Quist (drums), and Nate Hertweck (guitar). As the arrangements took form, the inventive sound covered ground from gorgeous to punishing, finding poignant and personal places to explore in between these extremes. What emerged has prompted comparisons to Deftones, Isis, Failure, and something just out of reach, familiar yet fresh, crushing yet calculated.

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