Formed in 1991, Internal Bleeding are pioneers of the style of death metal called “slam.” Their sound has paved the way for a whole generation of death metal and death-core bands who put heavy, groove laden riffs in the forefront of their music. After a long hiatus to settle their post-Internal Bleeding careers, raise families and settle down a bit, the core of the classic lineup is back to play shows and write new material that will hopefully end up on a release.

Vile Secretion was formed in the summer of 2017 by former members of Oceano, Warhound, Rooks, Jerome, Monsters, Counterweight, and Outlaw. Hailing from the Chicagoland area, the band describes their sound as “Brutal, yet melodic Death Metal.” The debut song “Scour” was released on the ‘Upstate Records Volume I Compilation.’ In the summer of 2018, Vile Secretion self released (Digital streaming) the debut EP “Desolation Process” through their own imprint Twist the Knife Recordings. In February 2019, Vile Secretion performed for the first time at Cobra Lounge in Chicago.

Brutal Death Metal from Chicago, IL

Gored Embrace is a death metal band from Chicago formed in early 2020. With numerous influences across old school and brutal death metal (Suffocation, Pyrexia, Defeated Sanity, Skinless, Internal Bleeding, etc.), their music prioritizes raw aggression, groovy rhythms, and catchy riffs/hooks. Common lyrical themes include horror, gore, grim aspects of reality, and state of mind.