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Global Flatline (Bonus Track Edition) (2024)
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De Doorn (2022)
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Halo (2017)
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Hirsi is a black/folk metal band from Kajaani, Finland, formed in 2016. They weave folk traditions into heavy metal compositions.
An uncompromising folk/power metal, dungeon synth act from the italian underground, active since 2022. Their work channels the iron spirit of traditional metal through anthemic songwriting.
Bred in Saint Petersburg's underground, this act delivers punishing symphonic/folk metal since 2021. Tight compositions and aggressive delivery characterize their particular approach.
Pagan/folk metal band from Bavaria, Germany, active since 2013. Named after Odin's throne from which he surveys the nine worlds, they blend folk instrumentation with pagan metal themes.
Hailing from Timișoara in Romania, this black/folk metal outfit channels aggressive energy since 2016. Rooted in orthodox black metal, their work channels darkness with unwavering conviction.
Folk metal band from Minsk, Belarus, active since 2007, with an extensive catalog including Kalasy Pad Siarpom, Znak Biady, and Ad Libitum. Their folk metal weaves traditional Belarusian musical elements into heavy metal arrangements, celebrating the cultural heritage of their homeland.
Viennese symphonic and folk-inflected melodic death metal act formed in 1999, signed to Napalm Records. Across four releases from Domus Mundi to Tyrants and Wraiths, Hollenthon craft uniquely epic and colorful compositions where every song stands as a distinct statement.
Emerging from Tomsk's underground, this folk metal act has been forging scorching sonic fury since 2015. Tight compositions and aggressive delivery characterize their particular approach.
Raw black/folk metal band from Barcelona, Spain, formed in 2025. Their name meaning 'Black Host,' they blend raw black metal aggression with folk elements from the Catalan underground.
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