Crossfaith

Osaka-bred outfit Crossfaith whips together a kinetic blend of hardcore, electronic, and industrial, creating an energetic and caustic whirlwind of metal. Starting out as a nu-metal cover band before transitioning to electronicore in the mid-2000s, they issued their debut The Artificial Theory for the Dramatic Beauty in 2009, becoming known for their technical prowess and fiery live performances. While progressive and punitive extreme metal has served as the group's foundation over the years, albums like 2013's Apocalyze and 2018's Ex-Machina introduced more streamlined sonic elements to the mix, and featured complex narratives built around dystopian futures. In the years that followed, they released an EP (2020's Species) and some singles (2022's "Gimme Danger" and 2024's "Zero").