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After Forest blends groove and progressive metal from Vaasa on Finland's western coast since 2012, creating a rhythmically complex yet accessible sound. Their arboreal name and Ostrobothnian origins connect them to Finland's vast forest landscapes.
Afterself channels groove metal from Poznań since 2021. Their introspective name — suggesting what remains after the self is stripped away — drives rhythmically heavy compositions from western Poland.
AfterShock is a thrash metal band with roots in Honolulu, Hawaii, later based in San Francisco. Their 2020 full-length "RiSk - High-Risk Behavior" brings an island-to-mainland thrash metal attack across eleven tracks.
Aftersighs merges groove and heavy metal from the French underground since 2024, creating a rhythmically driven sound tinged with emotional weight. Their wistful name adds a contemplative dimension to their metallic foundation.
Agabus merges groove metal with metalcore from Lecco on the shores of Lake Como since 2020. Named after a genus of diving beetles, they plunge into heavy, rhythmically driven territory from one of Lombardy's most scenic settings.
Again in Hell is a death/groove metal trio from João Monlevade, Minas Gerais, Brazil, formed with the stated mission of delivering brutal death metal in its purest form. The band — comprising Wally Roots on bass and vocals, Samuel Brad on guitar, and Marcos Vinicius on drums — has released three albums: "Falso Profeta," "Espírito de Porco," and "Maldade Genuína." Their sound combines the grinding aggression of Brazilian death metal with groove-driven rhythmic punch.
Against is a metal project from West Virginia that has released an extraordinary nine records since 2025. Spanning groove, thrash, and alternative metal across three full-lengths and six EPs/singles, the project's rapid-fire output and evolving style suggest a restless creative vision.
Against I has evolved from EBM and industrial rock into melodic groove and death metal from an undisclosed Swedish location since 2013. Their self-opposing name captures the internal conflict driving their stylistic transformations.
Agathonia delivers heavy and groove metal from Ankara since 2018. Their name, derived from the Greek word for 'goodness,' creates an ironic contrast with the muscular aggression of their compositions from the Turkish capital.
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