Phoenix thrash outfit B.O.S. is a newly formed entry into Arizona's metal scene, emerging in 2025 with the stripped-down aggression that defines the thrash underground's continuing grassroots revival.

Daytona Beach heavy metal outfit B.T. Saints has been active since 2016, drawing on Florida's deep tradition of hard-hitting metal to deliver a straightforward and unapologetically earnest take on the genre.

Los Angeles crossover/thrash and grindcore band formed in 1989 by Keith Aazami and Dirk Rogers, maintaining a relentless output across three-plus decades that includes Lynch the Weirdo (2004), Worship of Fear (2015), Taught to Fear (2022), and Decency Anomaly (2025).

Oakland sludge metal and crust band active from around 2013, fusing the abrasive weight of sludge with the rawer urgency of crust punk.

All-female punk quartet Bad Cop Bad Cop formed in Los Angeles in 2012, channeling the spirit of Fat Wreck Chords melodic punk through four-part vocal harmonies and politically charged lyrics. Their albums 'Not Sorry' and 'The Ride' deliver fast, catchy punk rock that tackles issues from mental health to social justice without sacrificing the fun. Signed to Fat Wreck Chords, they carry the torch of SoCal punk with hooks sharp enough to rival the genre's legends.

San Francisco power metal outfit with origins stretching back to 1983, operating under a previous name before adopting Bad Press — one of the Bay Area's longer-lived metal acts.

Badflower formed in Los Angeles in 2013 and quickly established themselves as one of alternative rock's most unflinchingly honest bands, with frontman Josh Katz addressing depression, addiction, and societal dysfunction with raw candor. Their hit 'Ghost' became a rock radio staple, and their debut 'OK, I'M SICK' earned critical praise for its willingness to confront darkness head-on. The band's dynamic range spans from whispered vulnerability to explosive, arena-filling rock anthems.

Huntington Beach black metal project active since 2016, crafting cold and atmospheric material on California's Orange County underground circuit.

Los Angeles black metal band formed in 2019, carving out a raw and underground presence in the Southern California extreme metal scene.