Black Void is a Norwegian black metal and punk project spearheaded by Lars Are Nedland, also known from Borknagar and Solefald, alongside drummer Tobias Solbakk (Ihsahn, In Vain) and guitarist Jostein Thomassen (Borknagar). Conceived as a philosophical counterpoint to Nedland's White Void project, the band released its debut album Antithesis through Nuclear Blast in May 2022, channeling fifty years of punk and forty years of Norwegian black metal through the lens of Nietzschean philosophy.

Brighton all-girl punk quintet Pussyliquor channel pure uncensored female rage through a Bikini Kill and Bratmobile-inspired riot grrrl lens, delivering short, sharp blasts of feminist punk fury. Vocalist Ari leads a five-piece lineup that met while studying music performance, and their unapologetically confrontational approach to discussing female taboos has earned them a growing following in the UK punk underground. Their raw, lo-fi energy and uncompromising attitude carry the torch for a new generation of riot grrrl.

RXPTRS are a metalcore and punk band from Bristol, UK, formed in 2018 and blending abrasive hardcore punk with melodic metalcore energy and aggressive riffing. The band released their debut full-length Living Without Death's Permission through Blacklight Media / Metal Blade Records in 2022, touring Europe alongside established acts and building a following on the strength of their explosive live performances.