Dead Heat

**Dead Heat** is a high-octane hardcore/crossover thrash band that's been pulverizing eardrums since forming in Southern California around the mid-2010s. Known for blistering riffs, breakneck tempo shifts, and raw energy, the band (featuring members like vocalist Chris Ramos and guitarist Taylor Young) mixes old-school metal aggression with modern hardcore urgency. Their sound—think *Suicidal Tendencies* meets *Power Trip*—is perfectly captured in releases like *Certain Death* (2020) and *World at War* (2022), cementing their rep as circle-pit architects. Recent collabs like *Sucker Punch* and tracks such as *Process of Elimination* lean into their thrash-metal roots while tackling themes of societal collapse and personal struggle. Touring relentlessly and delivering chaotic live shows, they’ve become a staple for fans craving unapologetic, mosh-ready chaos.