We are Absentia, a progressive metalcore/deathcore band from Elmira, New York. If you love some catchy riffs, lots of dissonance, chugs, and the heaviest of breakdowns, then we are the band for you. Check us out, and all the other amazing artists like us, here at Black Harbor Sound!

Amanita is a metal band from Winchester, VA. Influenced by bands like Hum, Down, Monolord and Torche, Amanita brings its wide variety of influences together to create its own sound. Sonic delays, heavy riffs and a rhythm section that will leave your neck hurting for days.. you’ll want to make sure you keep an ear out for what’s to come. Just some fun guys making some awesome music.

NY POST DEATHCORE

Sometimes strong emotions can make you lose focus. That’s not the case for Phoenix, AZ based
chaotic hardcore band American Standards. After losing their founding guitarist to suicide, then
shortly after the vocalist Brandon Kellum’s father to cancer, the four-piece founded in 2011
released their most emotional and socially poignant album to date.

“ANTI-MELODY", which is the bands 4th release, displays the noise-punk outfits ability to
navigate the troubled waters of depression and loss while still incorporating the social commentary and sharp wit that the band has become known for. More so, once distributed by
Victory Records, the band took a new approach of self-mixing, producing and independently
releasing the album after recording at Kingsize Soundlabs (Mars Volta, Letlive, Bad Religion). The result is a raw and powerfully resonate glimpse into the group’s minds during the troubled times.

Now more focused than ever, American Standards has followed ANTI-MELODY up with a series
of singles that Decibel Magazine have claimed are the “strongest things released in the realm of
hardcore and metalcore in 2018.” The band as also hit the road with their reckless live show playing over 300 DIY booked gigs to date. Their mantra, "Don't wait for things to happen, make them happen." The band has been seen sharing the stage with heavy hitters such as; Every Time
I Die, Norma Jean, Zao, l Comeback Kid, Stick To our Guns, Stray From The Path, Knocked Loose, He Is Legend, Emery, Atreyu and more.

American Standards, which have been featured on Alternative Press, Revolver Magazine,
Decibel, and Lambgoat; can be found on iTunes, Google Music, Spotify or where ever you listen to music.

An Easy Death is a five-piece band from Rochester, NY, playing post-punkcore music with some heavier and more punk influences. We formed in 2020 and have been playing shows ever since. Our sound blends elements of punk and metal, and our lyrics often come from our own personal experiences and struggles.  We all come from different musical backgrounds and influences including Norma Jean, MxPx, Blink 182, Mark Tremonti, 36 Crazy Fists, and It Dies Today.  Our first show was July of 2021 at Montage Music Hall and have since been making a name for ourselves in the Rochester and Buffalo areas.

Las Vegas Mathcore act Annelida burst into the heavy music scene with their debut EP "Lord Leech"in January of 2021. Touring the west coast in their first year and the midwest in their second all while releasing four music videos since the bands inception, it was apparent early that the groups ambitious work habits combined with their stand out sound and li ve production would give them some attention. Early press for the band was quoted "Annelida is the band that crashed the party they were not invited too, then suddenly became the life of it " . So basically what I said but better.
After a couple years of touring the Lord Leech EP, Annelida signed with Manic Kat Records in 2024 releasing their debut LP "Garage Honey and the Bar Fly Mutiny" in August.

Aphelion is a Raw Blackened Death metal band from SW Missouri and SE Kansas, who harness the caustic atmosphere and past of the Great Planes and Ozarks.

Vocals: Karl Dahmer
Guitar: Brandon Teel
Guitar Jacob Jones
Drums: Zach VanBecelaere

Ariah Falls is a ferocious five-piece metalcore band hailing from San Antonio, Texas, known for their relentless energy and genre-pushing sound that teeters on the edge of deathcore. Formed in the heart of the Lone Star State, Ariah Falls blends crushing breakdowns, blistering riffs, and raw, emotive vocals to create a sonic assault that resonates with fans all over the world. Their music explores themes of struggle, defiance and redemption, delivered with an unapologetic intensity that sets them apart.

With their latest EP, Lowlifes, Ariah Falls showcase their signature mix of punishing heaviness and intricate melodies, earning praise for its raw aggression and emotional depth. Ariah Falls is a rising name in the metal and hardcore scene, bringing their chaotic live performances to venues across the country and leaving audiences in awe of their unrelenting power.

AS WE RISE, est. 2021, has played over 50 shows in the 4 corner states. With each show they grow their audience. AWR has been tapped to share the stage with many nationals (Kottonmouth Kings, 10 Years, Hed PE, ADEMA, Smile Empty Soul, Saliva, Infected Rain, and more).

Set to headline spring offerings, slated as direct support for upcoming nationals, and releasing a whiskey collaboration with Feisty Spirits, there seems to be nothing that can stop them from sharing a message of hope in an otherwise difficult present tense.

Bare King is a deathcore band from the Southern Central Valley of California. Hailing from the desert town of Bakersfield, Bare King was formed in 2018 by vocalist Brandon Stirling and guitarist Louie Loera. Soon after forming, Bare King released the debut 4-track EP titled "Misery" in 2019 recorded at Mayhemness Studio in Sacramento, California. Since then Bare King has shared the stage with such bands as For the Fallen Dreams, Obey the Brave and Enterprise Earth. The self produced 5-track EP "The Suffering" is out now featuring singles 'Generation Waste' , 'Victims' , and 'Grim Sleep'.

BATH is:
Nate Richardson - Guitar/Vocals

Dannay Johnson - Bass/Vocals

Dave Newlin
- Drums

Former Members:
Tim Ross, Original Drummer, Co-Creator of BATH. There would not be a band or a record without Tim.

Tim Cox, Main Vocalist on Self-Titled Record. His words and showmanship enabled BATH to become a reality.

Matt Parkin, Original Vocalist that gave our record a voice and shape.

Most recent bio for our 2022 album From the Fathomless Deep (Ripple Music):

In their fourteen years of existence, Los Angeles’ progressive sludge stalwarts Behold! The Monolith have experienced triumph, loss and all that is in between. Their 2012 release Defender, Redeemist was a breakthrough, described as a “musical reincarnation of the Wooly Mammoth” by Blabbermouth.net - but the passing of bassist and vocalist Kevin McDade in 2013 put their ascent to a halt. Guitarist Matt Price and drummer Chase Manhattan explored new lineups, unfamiliar musical territory and even other bands in the years that passed.

2015 saw the release of Behold! The Monolith’s last full-length Architects of the Void, which touched upon black metal textures, and the album cycle culminated in a 2016 appearance at Roadburn Festival. The pair then toured the world as the rhythm section for Portland’s Lord Dying and performed on that band’s last record, Mysterium Tremendum.

In 2019, Price and Manhattan returned to the band’s original power-trio format, adding veteran Menno Verbaten (Lowlife/Cryptic Slaughter, Expulsion, Lightning Swords of Death) to the lineup on bass and vocals. The three have spent the last two years refining what made Behold! The Monolith one of Los Angeles’ greatest treasures over the last decade: lumbering iron riffs that kneel at the altar of Iommi, foam-mouthed roars, serpentine solos and Price’s innate love for southern licks and classic metal tics. From the Fathomless Deep is Behold! The Monolith’s darkest and most menacing record yet, an album that stares fearlessly into the shadows. The fist-pumping bounce from Defender/Redeemist’s “We Are the Worm” is replaced with twisting and ghostly maneuvering on “Spirit Taker,” and Price’s solos clasp at heights unseen on “Psychlopean Dread” and the titanic typhoon that is “Stormbreaker Suite.”

The Behold! The Monolith of 2022 is not the same band we knew all those years ago: grizzlier, rougher-hewn and more technically visceral than they’ve ever been. A welcome reward for their decade-old following, and a ear-splitting surprise for those unbaptized. - Avinash Mittur of Invisible Oranges

Black Hole Deity is a supernatural and sci-fi-themed death metal band featuring past and present members of Chaos Inception, Malignancy, and Fear Factory. Based out of Birmingham, AL. Signed to Everlasting Spew Records, the band released the "Lair of Xenolich" EP in February 2021 to critical acclaim, and is currently working on the follow up full-length.

Blackstaff is the one-man blackened, doomed extreme metal project of multi-instrumentalist Dustin Cleary, whose love of high fantasy, tabletop role-playing games and horror all collide in this grim exercise in storytelling and heavy music. Making its debut with two back to back EPs (‘The Dark Stick’ and Godless) with a short-scale bass tuned to E1 on guitar duty, string size and quality have always played a very important role in Blackstaff’s music even as it has settled into the newest rhythm of recent releases in the GCGCEA and Drop G range.

We are heavily influenced by Cattle Decapitation, Slayer, Dissection, Death, Children Of Bodom and many other big names. We have shared stages with Goatwhore and in December will be sharing a stage with Whitechapel. Our guitarist JT has been a guitarist for 20 years and a vocalist for 15 years. Our bassist and rhythm guitarist have almost a decade under their belts with playing guitar and bass. We love performing and are looking to get out of state next year when we have our next album done.

Based in Salt Lake City, Blood Moon is a Psychedelic Modern Blues Rock Trio! Specializing in overdriven rhythms, Screamin' leads, Punchy bass lines & Powerhouse percussion!
The band came into fruition around December 2019. When Jesse Moran & Tyler Foisy started meshing ideas. Fernando Almeida, joined afterwards in late 2020.
With the new year among us & new opportunities, Blood Moon is ready to show the world what they've got in store!

Birthed in north county San Diego, we are a metal band reminiscent of the early thrash and death metal scenes. Lets just say we are inspired by the evolution these genres have made. From upfront guitar attacks to groovy riffs that urge your feet to stomp, Brutalion will never leave you bored. We will leave you thirsty for more. Keep the change, ya filthy animals....

Blake Edward Conley took droneroom out back behind the shed in 2024 and killed it in a vulgar display of apathy. In 2025 he nearly died and rose again, born anew as burial cake. In 2026, her tragedy bore fruit in the form of the album "small steps." Not much changed, but maybe everything did. Conley is still combining telecaster twang with murky, droning atmospheres. His material is still more of a wander than a destination. She is still a cowboy. He is still a Kentucky Colonel. But where prior compositions were confused panic attacks, burial cake is a tender bruise. The black eye you gave yourself after when you decided that punching yourself in the face was the most direct way to calm down. Once self harm becomes a personal challenge, this is your big door prize.. This is a burial, but hey, at least there's cake!

Heavy Metal from the Eastern Panhandle, Cannon Hill blends elements of old school metal and modern day metal to bring you a totally unique, heavy sound

Founded in 2018, Chew Thru plays energetic hardcore punk / post-hardcore. Their music is favorably reminiscent of bands ranging from Helmet to Cro-Mags. The partnership with Braeburn Records will bring the release of their third EP, “Curb Cuts” in Spring of 2025.

Circling Over blends ambient soundscapes, epic melodies, and post-metal shoegaze influences to create a sound that is both heavy and beautiful. Since 2022, they have been composing and recording progressive, genre-defying music that resonates with diverse audiences. Often compared to Deftones, Thrice, Cult of Luna, and Holy Fawn, their music evokes nostalgia, reflection, and raw honesty.

Denver is renowned for many things: craft beer, progressive drug policies, and its proximity to some of the most impressive mountains in the lower 48 states. In recent decades, it has also emerged as a premier destination for music of all genres.

Less known but equally significant is Denver’s fervent and intense underground music scene, which has been thriving since the 1980s and sending seismic shockwaves throughout its entire music ecosystem. Established in 1995, Clusterfux has been one of the primary disruptors in the Denver underground for nearly three decades. Their potent blend of hardcore punk and thrash metal hearkens back to the crossover glory days of the 1980s, but their relentless energy and raw sound keep them firmly rooted in the present—a community hungry for something authentic. As the scene experiences growing pains, Clusterfux ensures that everyone stays true to their roots. These elder statesmen of skate punk aren’t about to let Denver’s finest go soft.

Referencing a veritable who’s who of crossover, Clusterfux has shared the stage with and drawn inspiration from bands like DRI, The Accüsed, Agnostic Front, Napalm Death, Subhumans and The Exploited. Straddling the worlds of punk and metal, they have carved out a niche that appeals to both crowds, bridging gaps that were once insurmountable. Ultimately, they are a band by and for the people, giving Denver’s circle-pitters exactly what they want: fast tempos, punishing riffs, and throat-shredding vocals. With such intensity, there’s no room for pretense. Clusterfux ensures no one rests on their laurels in this rapidly expanding community.

At the end of the day, mohawk-wearing punks and battle-denim-donning thrashers agree that integrity is paramount. When you’ve been in the game as long as Clusterfux without ever selling out or watering down your sound, it’s clear that integrity is your driving force. With a frightening bark and vicious bite, the band remains true to their roots while guarding the increasingly valuable Denver underground from those who would alter its organic, grassroots approach. Like the older brother who lends you his badass record collection, Clusterfux reminds the community of its roots while relentlessly propelling it forward. Without the foundation established by them and their peers, Denver wouldn’t be where it is today. Clusterfux remains the city’s undisputed crossover champions.

DIY oriented hardcore band from Rochester, NY.
Our new EP 'ONE DAY TO CONQUER' released on 1/26/24

Dark Surface is a Deathcore/Metalcore band base out of Springfield, IL. Shawn Mills Vocals, Jose Mendez Guitars, Wes White Bass & Austin Skeeters Drums.