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I Prevail

Southfield, MI, US · 2013–present · active
I Prevail launched from Southfield, Michigan in 2013 and rapidly ascended from posting a viral cover of Taylor Swift's 'Blank Space' to becoming one of the biggest bands in modern metalcore. Their dual vocalist dynamic between Brian Burkheiser's clean vocals and Eric Vanlerberghe's screams powers albums like 'Trauma' and 'True Power,' which blend metalcore heaviness with hip-hop and electronic influences. A Grammy nomination and arena headlining tours cemented their status as generational leaders in heavy music.
alternative metalmetalcorepost-hardcore

I Promised the World

Denton, TX, US · 2020–present · active
Grief-stricken metalcore from Denton.
Metalcore

I Proélefsi

CL · 2025–present · active
I Proélefsi is a Chilean one-person black metal project by a musician credited as M., who handles all instruments, orchestral arrangements, programming, artwork, recording, mixing, and mastering. The project blends instrumental atmospheric and avant-garde black metal with dark ambient influences drawn from bands such as Emperor, Setherial, Abigor, and Limbonic Art, and released its self-titled debut EP on July 4, 2025 — a five-track conceptual work tracing a journey from emptiness through strength and contemplation toward liberation.
Avant-garde MetalBlack Metal

I Refuse

Iłża, PL · 2011–present · active
I Refuse is a death metal/grindcore/hardcore band from Iłża, Poland, active since 2011 and delivering uncompromising extremity through crushing riffs and guttural vocals. The project channels the relentless brutality of the genre.
Death MetalGrindcore

I Saw the Deep

The Hague, NL · 2012–present · active
I Saw the Deep is a progressive stoner metal band from The Hague, Netherlands, active since 2012 and delivering fuzz-laden, groove-heavy riffs through a haze of overdriven amplification. The project channels the riff-worshipping spirit of the genre.
Progressive MetalStoner Metal

I Saw the World Burn

Stoke-on-Trent, GB · 2015–present · active
Groove metal/metalcore band from Stoke-on-Trent in the West Midlands, active since 2015. Their apocalyptic name channels rhythmic aggression from the Staffordshire pottery city.
Groove MetalMetalcore

I See Land

Clisson, FR · 2016–present · active
Sludge/post-metal band from Clisson in western France, active since 2016. Their base in the town that hosts the legendary Hellfest festival places them at the heart of French heavy music.
Post-MetalSludge Metal

I See Stars

Warren, MI, US · 2006–present · active
I See Stars pioneered the electronicore subgenre from Warren, Michigan, starting in 2006 by fusing post-hardcore screams and metalcore breakdowns with aggressive EDM production. Their albums 'New Demons' and 'Treehouse' pushed the boundaries of how electronic music and heavy guitar could coexist, creating a blueprint that countless bands would follow. The band's ability to make dubstep drops feel as natural as breakdowns set them apart as genuine innovators in the scene.
electronicoremetalcorepost-hardcore

I Set Fire

Munich, DE · 2019–present · active
I Set Fire is a metalcore band from Munich, Germany, formed in 2019, combining breakdowns and screamed vocals with melodic passages in the modern metalcore tradition. The band draws from Munich's vibrant heavy music scene to craft high-energy compositions.
Metalcore

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