Elder is the definition of a work in progress, as the group continues to meld the familiar sounds of Sleep‘s colossal riffage with their ever-evolving vision of soaring melodies and sonic soundscapes. Listeners will find themselves locked into the trio’s lengthy epics, which toe the line between the chasms of classic stoner metal and mindblowing psychedelia.

Since the release of 2010′s Dead Roots Stirring, their second full-length record for MeteorCity Records, Elder has continued to push their sound in more dynamic and inspiring directions, while still holding true to their original methodology: all heavy, no filler.

Born in the bitter cold winds of Chicago, Illinois, Bloodletter was formed in 2013 to help spread melodic, heavy and fast thrash metal. With influences from bands like: Skeletonwitch, Kreator, At The Gates, Iron Maiden and Slayer then combining them with a strong interest in: all things supernatural, the occult, witchcraft, and the afterlife, they ended up with a furiously fast, catchy and menacing brand of metal.

Bloodletter has shared the stage with such acts as: Exodus, DRI, Havok, Arsis, Jungle Rot, The Atlas Moth, Blood Incantation, Immolation, Onslaught, Artillery, Lich King, Exmortus, Tengger Cavalry, Allegaeon, Powerglove, Elder, and Cross Examination to name a few.

Bloodletter is: Pete Carparelli on Guitar & Vocals, Pat Armamentos on Lead Guitar, Tanner Hudson on Bass and Zach Sutton on Drums.

“ZAIUS are a four-piece from Chicago who specialize in anguished, instrumental post-metal in the style of groups like the Ocean and Mouth of the Architect – extended, crushing anthems that speak volumes without uttering a single syllable.” – REVOLVER Magazine