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Meszaroth is a black metal band from Huelva, Spain, formed in 2012, having evolved from early black-death metal into a purer black metal approach. Their discography spans from their 2012 self-titled debut through the Caro Data Vermibus EP, drawing comparisons to Dark Fortress and Behemoth.
Metagnomist is a New York-based black metal project that emerged in 2021 with a name that suggests philosophical or epistemological preoccupations — knowledge beyond knowledge — and a sound to match, pursuing raw atmospheric black metal's most introspective and disorienting qualities. Their work operates in the tradition of American black metal that prizes density of feeling over technical display, building music that is as much about atmosphere and state-of-mind as it is about riffs.
Metakosmia is a symphonic and ambient black metal band from Athens, Greece, formed in 2022. They layer lush symphonic and ambient textures over fierce black metal foundations.
Metamorfizm is a black/death metal band from Poland, formed in 2011. They forge extreme metal at the fierce intersection of black and death metal.
Metamorph is a black metal project from Großthiemig, Germany, active since 2018. Their sound channels the atmospheric intensity of black metal from the rural Brandenburg countryside.
A post-black metal project from the western Polish city of Gorzów Wielkopolski, Metanoia has been crafting expansive compositions since 2015. The project's Greek name, meaning 'change of mind,' signals a contemplative, transformative approach to black metal.
Metaphorical of the Vindictive is a depressive/atmospheric black metal band from Jarocin, Poland, formed in 2023. They craft expansive, atmospheric black metal compositions with textural depth.
MetaThrone is a symphonic/depressive black metal project from Germany, active since 2019. Their sound combines the orchestral grandeur of symphonic black metal with the anguished emotional intensity of depressive black metal.
Methlehem is an Icelandic black metal project formed in 2021, with a provocative portmanteau name. The project delivers raw black metal from the North Atlantic island.
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