The Browning (USA)

Since their inception, The Browning has remained one of the most innovative forces in heavy music. Spearheaded by frontman and creative mastermind Jonny Beck, the band has masterfully pioneered a high-octane fusion of crushing metalcore and hard-hitting electronic music. Known for their signature blend of technical deathcore riffs, soaring synth melodies, and relentless trance beats, The Browning delivers a sonic experience that is as visceral as it is danceable. They don't just bridge the gap between the mosh pit and the rave; they demolish it.

Since their emergence in 2015, CABAL has solidified their reputation as one of the most visceral and uncompromising forces in the modern metal scene. Hailing from the dark heart of Copenhagen, the quintet has spent the last decade perfecting a signature sound that blends the bone-crushing weight of deathcore with the raw energy of metallic hardcore and the haunting atmospheres of dark electronic music. Following the massive success of their previous records—Mark of Rot (2018), Drag Me Down (2020), and the Nuclear Blast debut Magno Interitus (2022)—CABAL has reached a new peak with their fourth studio album, Everything Rots (released March 2025). The record showcases a band at their most focused and ferocious, featuring high-profile collaborations with icons like Matt Heafy (Trivium) and Jamie Hails (Polaris).

Banks Arcade are a modern heavy metal band that has dismantled the traditional genre walls to fuse the raw, physical violence of metal with the maximalist energy of alternative electronic music and hip-hop. Drawing inspiration from underground electronic artists, modern hip hop, and classic metal-core the band has always been hellbent on creating something unique. The identity of the band was forged by two best friends driven by a relentless desire to perfect. A partnership where life experiences range from Jazz degrees to professional MMA fighting. Born in a corner of the world where musical success seemed an impossibility, Banks Arcade was built on a foundation of constant relocation and total reinvention. For everyone involved, the struggle was the catalyst for an unbreakable new identity. Over the past few years, Banks Arcade has evolved from a New Zealand underdog to a global force. They have sold out headline shows across the Southern Hemisphere and dominated international stages, including Download Festival, while supporting heavyweights such as The Plot in You, Northlane, and Thornhill. With a commitment to pushing musical limits, Banks Arcade continues to redefine what a modern heavy band can be.