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Houston metal fest Hell’s Heroes goes down March 21-23, and the lineup also includes a reunited Solitude Aeturnus, Rotting Christ playing an ”old school set,” plus Forbidden, Autopsy, and tons more.

We asked an array of metal lovers — including metal writers, show promoters, and members of bands like Hatebreed, Undeath, The Acacia Strain, Worm, and Ripped to Shreds– what metal bands they think people should be keeping an eye on this year. Here’s what they came up with…

Plus: Blood Incantation, Tribulation, Decibel LA set times, Beyond the Gates Festival (with Mercyful Fate, Tribulation, and more), Funeral Leech opening for Rippikoulu, Faith No More, and more heavy tour news.