Loma Prieta

Named after the 1989 earthquake that devastated Northern California, Bay Area band Loma Prieta craft a hardcore sound that straddles the line between melodic and uncomfortable as it merges styles like screamo and powerviolence into a potent blend. While grinding on the D.I.Y. circuit, playing self-booked gigs and crashing at fans' homes, they released their full-length debut, Last City, in 2008. After two more independent releases, they signed with Deathwish Inc. for their critically acclaimed fourth set, 2011's I.V., which pushed their sound into even heavier territory. Follo...