Self-reliance and musical integrity are the two principles to which Dying Fetus have always lived by. Formed in 1991, during the height of the death metal explosion, the band have matured into one of the premiere extreme death metal/grindcore acts to emerge from the massive global metal underground. The band is recognized worldwide as a prime example of songwriting perfection, combining an innovative mix of technical virtuosity and catchy song structures to create the ultimate blend of death metal, hardcore and grind.

Job For A Cowboy are an American death metal band formed in 2003. They released their first EP, Doom, in 2005 and later that year signed with Metal Blade Records.  Their official debut album Genesis was released in 2007, in addition to which they have played several festivals including Download in 2007 and 2008.