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3 Minutes of Hate is a death metal and groove metal band from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, formed in 2018. Describing their sound as "Metal Tropical para el mundo," the band draws from death metal, deathcore, groove, and nu-metal, and released their debut full-length Animal Instinct in 2020, collecting material written between 2012 and 2019.
3 Minutes of Hate is a death metal and groove metal band from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, formed in 2018. Describing their sound as "Metal Tropical para el mundo," the band draws from death metal, deathcore, groove, and nu-metal, and released their debut full-length Animal Instinct in 2020, collecting material written between 2012 and 2019.
Athens, Georgia thrash metal project whose name conjures an overwhelming swarm of venomous serpents. Classic City aggression from the birthplace of R.E.M. and the B-52's.
Pismo Beach, California crossover thrash act named after a pressure measurement. Central Coast punk-metal that hits with industrial force from one of California's most idyllic beach towns.
311 formed in Omaha in 1990 and became one of alternative rock's most durable hybrid bands by combining rap rock, reggae, funk, punk, and metal-influenced guitar groove. After relocating to Los Angeles, the group built a grassroots following through Music and Grassroots before the self-titled blue album pushed them into mainstream rock with "Down" and "All Mixed Up." Transistor, Soundsystem, From Chaos, Evolver, Don't Tread on Me, Uplifter, Universal Pulse, Stereolithic, Mosaic, Voyager, and Full Bloom continued a catalog defined by rhythmic positivity, heavy riffs, dubby space, and Nick Hexum and SA Martinez's vocal interplay. 311 fit metal-adjacent scope through funk metal, rap rock, and alternative-metal elements, especially in their early and heavier material. They also sit close to punk through speed, DIY touring roots, and a long connection to skate and alternative culture. The band's best songs work through balance: thick guitar punch without losing bounce, sunny melody without removing tension, and a communal live identity that turned a genre blend into a lasting subculture.
Pittsburgh/Monroeville, Pennsylvania NWOTHM project named after the area code — though 313 is actually Detroit's. Steel City traditional metal with a nod to Motor City.
Kenosha, Wisconsin Southern heavy rock project. The provocative name and Southern rock influences from a Northern industrial city create an intentional contradiction.
Richmond, Virginia crossover thrash project whose name evokes the 'devil's hour' — the mirror of 3:33 AM associated with supernatural activity. Capital City aggression with a witching-hour edge.
Duvall/Seattle/Los Angeles sludge metal project whose absurdist name reflects a refusal to take anything seriously. Multi-city sludge with a sense of humor as thick as their tone.
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