THE PERENNIAL - Formerly On Paths of Torment, this is the CD release for their first EP under the new name/lineup. CT's finest progressive metal
www.myspace.com/theperennialCT
ROSETTA - 'metal for astronauts' from Philly , Translation Loss Records
www.myspace.com/rosetta
ENGINEER - arguably the most intense and heavy band in the US, from upstate NY, Black Market Activities
www.myspace.com/engineercooldude
GIANT - sludgy and spacey metal for fans of Isis/Neurosis/Cult of Luna , Level Plane Records - from NC
www.myspace.com/giantNC
THEY AND THE CHILDREN - alternating between trash-inspired riffage and slow-chrurning, ominous grooves, thick and crushing tunes.
www.myspace.com/theyandthechildren
HIP COPS - vicious CT grind/crust
www.myspace.com/hipcops