LIEGE LORD (Stamford, CT) – With a healthy amount of speed and thrash influence, Liege Lord are true American power metal pioneers, still delivering the goods on live stages around the world.
(Los Angeles, CA) – Since 1983, the name Lizzy Borden has been synonymous with heavy metal music of the highest caliber and stage show to match. We all need - American Metal!
(Newcastle, England) – Original NWOBHM legends spinning proto-thrash speed metal of the highest quality, still releasing some of the best material of their career with twin guitar agility and masterful vocals.
(Honolulu, HI) – Formed in 1980, Sacred Rite is a melodic progressive metal band with a unique delivery. The band later moved to Tulsa, OK and some members went on to form Tragic Nancy. Their performance at 2MTT will be a Tulsa metal reunion of sorts.
(Houston, TX) – An indelible force in spreading the unholy gospel of power and thrash metal, through themes of vampire and goth desires.
(Louisville, KY) –This horror-inspired band delivers a brand of metal that will appeal to occult rockers, thrashers and NWOBHM fanatics alike.
(Fresno, CA) – Catchy melodies and galloping guitar harmonies are the foundation of this sound, while channeling the majesty and sonic might of all things traditional metal.
(Wichita, KS / Germany) – Sentry features three members of the band Manilla Road and was formed from the brotherhood and camaraderie of those musicians after the death of Mark Shelton. While Sentry is not a tribute to Mark, it is most definitely inspired by him.
(Murcia, Spain) – Huge power chords, spandex screams and down and dirty lyrics, a true throwback to the classic 80’s and NWOBHM, with the right balance of riffs, chops and anthemic vocals.
(Edmonton, Canada) – Traditional and blistering power and speed from the Great White North. The Claw is the Law!
(Raleigh, NC) – Heavy metal, sorcery, and super science, featuring twin guitar leads in the classic British metal style with fantasy inspired lyrics from the dustiest old book collection.
Wretched Warriors and Devout Defenders of the TrÜest of Faiths from Tulsa, OK.
"You cannot kill our magick, with sword or Stolen Cross!"
(Lafayette, LA) – Relentless riffs, thunderous drums, and electrifying energy are the foundation of this explosive Louisiana powerhouse thrash outfit.