Mushroomhead

When the local metal act Mushroomhead first formed in 1993, few critics imagined the group would still be going at it in 2014. And yet the masked band is now more popular than ever. It's had a productive year so far and toured Australia, where it played as part of the massive Soundwave festival. It also hit the road with Insane Clown Posse for a Halloween-themed jaunt. Its new album, The Righteous and the Butterfly, embraces a wide range of musical styles, including hip-hop, electronica and hard rock. Recorded at the band's studio in North Royalton and mixed by long-time collaborator Bill Korecky, the disc is arguably the band's most polished effort to date. (Niesel)