Trivium has earned a reputation as one of today's most important heavy metal acts thanks to their hard-hiting albums, "Ascendency" and "The Crusade," and a live show that combines unmercifully powerful drums with thrilling dual guitar parts. Trivium dropped its latest album, "Shogun," on September 30th, 2008.

Trivium has earned a reputation as one of today's most important heavy metal acts thanks to their hard-hiting albums, "Ascendency" and "The Crusade," and a live show that combines unmercifully powerful drums with thrilling dual guitar parts. Trivium dropped its latest album, "Shogun," on September 30th, 2008.

Named after a monstrous creature in Greek mythology, Chimaira offer a unique take on heavy metal.

American deathcore outfit Whitechapel formed in 2006 and since signing with Metal Blade Records have racked up some impressive tours including supports with the likes of Darkest Hour, Black Dahlia Murder, fellow Downloaders Unearth and Rise To Remain.

Having previously toured with Trivium and Five Finger Death Punch, the five-piece metal band Rise To Remain drew inspiration from from all aspects of their genre, creating their own brand of melodic metal.