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A raw black metal outfit rooted in occultism and nihilism, Pestis announced themselves with a limited-edition cassette demo in early 2023, pressed to only 64 copies. Their approach draws on the bleak, misanthropic tradition of the genre without concession to accessibility.
Black'n'roll band from the Saarland region of Germany, formed in 2012, merging the darkness of black metal with the swagger of rock'n'roll. They deliver infectious, groove-driven black metal with a punk edge.
Black metal band from Marl, Germany, formed in 2014, marshaling legions of blast beats and tremolo riffs from the Ruhr Area. Their militant approach to black metal draws from the genre's most aggressive traditions.
Black metal project from Nuremberg, Germany, formed in 2022, channeling the cold darkness of Franconian winters through raw black metal. They draw from the deep well of German black metal tradition.
Black metal project from Germany, formed in 2025, representing the newest wave of German black metal. They deliver uncompromising black metal fury rooted in the genre's most savage traditions.
Black metal act from Karlsruhe, Germany, formed in 2018, ruling with tyrannical black metal force from Baden-Wurttemberg. Their name, combining plague and tyrant, captures the oppressive darkness of their sound.
Melodic black metal band from Bratislava, Slovakia, formed in 2020, crafting melodic black metal from the Slovak capital. They bring atmospheric darkness to the Bratislava underground.
Black metal band from Mlini, Croatia, formed in 2017, channeling the dramatic Adriatic coastline through atmospheric black metal. They bring dark intensity from the Croatian seaside.
Black metal and goregrind project from Murcia, Spain, formed in 2019, combining the unlikely pairing of black metal atmosphere with goregrind extremity. Their hybrid approach pushes the limits of extreme metal from southeastern Spain.
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