Worm Shepherd
Worm Shepherd is a symphonic deathcore band from Brockton, Massachusetts, formed in 2020. Known for their blend of blackened deathcore and orchestral elements, they’ve gained recognition with intense, atmospheric compositions. Their discography includes In the Wake ov Sòl (2020), Ritual Hymns (2022), The Sleeping Sun EP (2023), and Hunger (2024). Current members are Leo McClain (drums), Tre Purdue (guitars), Thomas O’Malley (bass), and Harry Tadayon (guitars).
Within Destruction
Within Destruction are a Slovenian metal band formed in 2010, known for blending deathcore with metalcore, electronic, and trap elements. Their key releases include VOID (2016), DEATHWISH (2018), YŌKAI (2020), LOTUS (2022), Rebirth (2023), and the upcoming ANIMETAL (2025). The current lineup features Rok Rupnik (vocals), Howard Fang (guitar), and Luka Vezzosi (drums).
Within Destruction are a force to be reckoned with, continuing to push boundaries and divide opinions amongst the metal community, which has contributed to their success.
Slaughter to Prevail
Slaughter to Prevail are a Russian deathcore band formed in 2014, now based in Orlando, Florida. Known for their brutal sound and masked image, they’ve released Chapters of Misery (2015), Misery Sermon (2017), and Kostolom (2021), with Grizzly set for release in July 2025. The current lineup includes Alex Terrible (vocals), Jack Simmons and Dmitry Mamedov (guitars), Mikhail Petrov (bass), and Evgeny Novikov (drums).
Ingested
Ingested is a British deathcore band from Manchester, formed in 2006. Known for their brutal sound, they’ve released seven studio albums, with the latest being The Tide of Death and Fractured Dreams (2024).
In November 2024, the band introduced a new lineup featuring Josh Davies (formerly of Malice and Monasteries) as the new vocalist, Andrew Virrueta (The Faceless, Interloper) as guitarist and backing vocalist, and Thomas O’Malley (formerly of Worm Shepherd) as bassist. The updated lineup debuted with the single “Altar of Flesh” in February 2025, ahead of their North American tour .