Invent Animate / Silent Planet

Invent Animate is an American metalcore band from Port Neches, Texas, formed in 2012, known for their technical instrumentation, atmospheric soundscapes, and emotionally intense vocal delivery within the progressive metalcore genre. Silent Planet is a separate metalcore band from Sonoma County, California, formed in 2007, recognized for their lyrically complex, conceptual storytelling and a heavier, more atmospheric approach to metalcore that incorporates philosophical and existential themes. Both bands are prominent figures in the modern metalcore scene, celebrated for pushing the genre's boundaries through intricate musicianship and thoughtful lyrical content.