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Koriza is a thrash/death metal band from Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil, with a listing on the Encyclopaedia Metallum that includes the demo "Defluxo" among their early releases. The band operates out of a city better known as a literary landmark — the birthplace of writer Jorge Amado — making them a notable presence in Bahia's underground extreme metal scene. They have maintained an active Spotify presence alongside their long-running career.
Drawing from Bari's musical fabric, this Italian act forges Death Metal and Folk Metal built on celebratory drinking-song energy fused with genuine heaviness. Their approach balances aggression with genuine musical substance.
Practitioners of death metal, this Portuguese outfit from Guimarães has been refining their craft since 2008. Their sound hinges on Florida-school brutality with modern precision, delivered with unwavering intensity.
Progressive death metal and death 'n' roll band from Aberdeen, Scotland, active since 2013, not to be confused with the Dutch slamming brutal death metal band of the same name. Their sound merges death metal's technical aggression with the groove-laden swagger of death 'n' roll.
Death metal band from Helsinki, formed in 2017 with a name combining the English "corpse" with the Finnish "soturi" (warrior). Their brutal death metal channels the warrior spirit of Finnish metal through guttural extremity.
Death metal band from Hoyerswerda in Saxony, formed in 2018 and bringing guttural brutality from the eastern German underground. Their straightforward death metal approach channels the genre's raw, uncompromising power.
Exploring the depths of death metal and progressive metal, this Italian outfit from Foggia has been refining their craft since 2021. Their sound hinges on odd-time signatures woven into surprisingly accessible songwriting, delivered with ruthless intent.
Miercurea Ciuc, Romania — death metal and thrash metal of the most uncompromising kind. Active since 2010, they deal in percussive blast-beat onslaughts and cavernous production. Low-tuned guitars and guttural vocals form the bedrock of their attack.
Melodic death/black metal band from Barcelona, active since 2010 and pairing melodic hooks with extreme metal's darkness for over a decade. Their corruption-themed name reflects the moral decay at the heart of their lyrical vision.
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