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Slave to the Scalpel (2021)
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Hands of Eternity (2024)
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State Of Unrest (2023)
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Hellfox is a gothic/melodic death metal band from Bergamo, Italy, active since 2011 and blending melodic harmonies with death metal aggression. The project channels the twin-guitar traditions of Scandinavian-influenced melodeath.
Epic gothic metal band from Losheim, Germany, active since 2010. Their grand, orchestrally tinged gothic metal creates sweeping, atmospheric compositions from the Saarland countryside.
Gothic metal band from Geigant, Germany, formed in 2023. Their dark, romantic sound draws on the rich tradition of European gothic metal with atmospheric melancholy.
Gothic/melodic death metal band from Menden, Germany, active since 2004. Two decades of combining gothic atmosphere with melodic death metal aggression have made them a distinctive voice in the Sauerland metal scene.
Hermh is a atmospheric black/gothic metal (early); symphonic black metal (later) band from Białystok, Poland, formed in 1995. They craft expansive, atmospheric black metal compositions with textural depth.
Hertz Kankarok is a avant-garde gothic metal band from Acireale (Catania), Italy, formed in 2015. They craft dark, atmospheric gothic metal layered with emotional depth.
Thrash metal act from Lyon in southeastern France, active since 2023. Their abbreviated name suits concise, aggressive thrash compositions from France's gastronomic capital turned metal hotbed.
Neo-psychedelic doom metal from Amsterdam
Drone-laced riffs and thunderous grooves with bluesy vocals and electric violin in a maelstrom of feedback, loops, and effects.
Gothic metal/rock band from Berlin, Germany, formed in 2025. Their dark, atmospheric sound draws on the romantic traditions of gothic metal with modern rock accessibility.
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