WHAT LIES BELOW
What Lies Below is a PA Based band signed to Theoria Records. The band had an absolutely incredible 2025. Releasing 3 singles “Void Alone”, “The Silence We Keep” and the latest “Ether”, it was the road where they really thrived this year. Embarking on thier biggest tour to date playing huge rooms w/ Metalcore powerhouses Asking Alexandria and From Ashes To New. They were also able to do about a 3 week headline tour w/ support from Glasswaves that took the guys all around the east coast. They headlined the Regional Metal Expo in Louisville. Closing out the year at HMAC at the Sold out From Ashes To New hometown show alongside If Not For Me. What Lies Below are gearing up for an even bigger 2026…
WHO THEY FEAR
Who They Fear had a relatively quiet year for them in 2025. Releasing a few singles and video’s including: “Last Breath”, “Backstabber” and the just released “Ghost of My Name”. Vocalist and chief song writer Michael Dunn spent the beginning of the year revamping the lineup and style of the band. The band returned to the road in the fall embarking on a tour w/ The Wise Man’s Fear and Execution Day, stealing the show most nights. 2026 is already shaping up to be a busy year as they kick it off January 16th at Capital City Music Hall. They’ll be performing in NY at Frostfest in may. Following that in June they’ll be in Hanover at Rock on The Hill Music Festival along w/ Wind Walkers, 12 Stones and others. The biggest show they have lined up is in July at Gettysburg Bike Week sharing the stage w/ Metal powerhouse Memphis May Fire.
HEARTBENT
Much like Who They Fear, Heartbent spent some of 2025 regrouping w/ some new members. The Core remained as Vocalist Alex F remains in charge. Opening Dead Eyes hometown CD Release show as well as a opening slot for Vampires Everywhere in Thomasville. Two festivals were in the bands 2025 as well, those being Rage Fest as well as Skull House Rock Music and Tattoo Festival. Heartbents breakout portion of the year was opening for The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. The band learned alot on the road w/ seasoned professionals. They also released one of the hottest EP’s of the year “My Escape” featuring five total bangers. A 3 Week tour kicking off in Nashville and ending in NJ will celebrate the bands New Album release in February. Keep your eyes on this band as they breakthrough in 2026.
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