Introducing: Sicksense

Arizona-based Sicksense combine call-and-response male and female vocals, rapped verses, engaging choruses and intense screams in a fascinating, nimble and punishing nu-metal sound they describe as “authentic, energetic and innovative.”

Introducing: Supermodel Taxidermy

Canadian band Supermodel Taxidermy fuse metal, hardcore punk and thrash in a sound that’s just as likely to have you headbanging as it is picking the bones out of their intriguing lyrics and enjoyable storytelling ability.

Introducing: Billie Rogue

Canadian metal solo artist Billie Rogue aims to “break the norms of metal and look cute while doing it” with an intriguing, diverse sound that Billie describes as “anti-elitist, genre-fluid, BadBitch.”

Introducing: Every Hour Kills

Canadian group Every Hour Kills aims to challenge the notion of what we consider to define a “band.” Instead of your standard band format, the musical collective features various members and guest appearances that constantly reshapes the group’s intense progressive sound and futuristic approach.

Introducing: The Slime

In the west end of Toronto, a congealed mess of discordant sound, disparate musical influences and disturbed ramblings is lurking, waiting for its opportunity to corrupt innocent minds. This thrashing punk-laced cut of the rarest hardcore is more commonly known as The Slime.