Operating out of Granbury, Texas since 2004, Hatestorm33 deal in raw, unpolished black metal with forays into dungeon synth — lo-fi and uncompromising in a way that feels deliberately removed from the mainstream.

Hard-hitting metalcore from San Marcos.

Devastating Death Metal / Crossover from Dallas.

Absolutely punishing grindcore / powerviolence from Houston.

Critically acclaimed progressive black/death on Profound Lore Records. All members also play in the country band Calico Bonnet.

Pasadena, Texas's Hearken have been summoning death metal out of the Houston metro area since 2017, carrying forward a tradition of technically demanding, riff-driven brutality with roots deep in Texas's storied extreme metal history. Their music commands attention with the weight of genuine conviction.

Houston's Hearth Companion bring a warmth and atmospheric depth to post-black metal that reflects both the genre's introspective heritage and Texas's emotional vastness. Formed in 2019, they craft post-black metal that's less ice-cold cathedral and more smoldering midnight fire.

Blistering Crossover / Death / Thrash Metal out of Texas.

San Antonio's Heather Leather have been delivering classic-minded heavy metal since 2019, drawing on the NWOBHM playbook while maintaining a distinctly Texas identity. Their sound prioritizes melodic riffs and honest, unadorned songwriting over modern production gloss.