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Angel Witch is one of the foundational acts of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, formed in London in 1976 by guitarist Kevin Heybourne. Their legendary 1980 self-titled debut on Bronze Records defined the sound of early British metal, and tracks like "Angel Witch" remain essential touchstones of the genre's golden age.
Angel's Diary is a melodic heavy metal band from Otisheim, Germany, formed in 2015, crafting hook-driven heavy metal with a focus on melody and accessible songwriting. The band operates in the Baden-Wurttemberg region, contributing to the area's diverse metal landscape.
Angeldust is a heavy metal band from Darmstadt, Germany, formed in 2023, delivering classic heavy metal from the heart of Hesse. The band is a recent addition to the German heavy metal scene, carrying forward the genre's riff-driven traditions.
Angelic Forces plays heavy metal from Friesland since 2018. Their celestial-military name drives classic heavy metal from the Netherlands' most distinctive cultural province, where Frisian tradition meets metallic power.
Athens' AngelMora deliver power metal with traditional heavy metal backbone, crafting anthemic songs built on soaring melodies and commanding vocals. Since 2017, they've carried the torch for melodic, uplifting metal in the Greek capital.
Angelus is a heavy metal band from Berlin, Germany, formed in 2013, working within the traditional heavy metal framework in Germany's capital city. The band contributes to Berlin's eclectic metal scene with their take on classic heavy metal.
Anger has wielded heavy and thrash metal from the Witten, Remscheid, and Wuppertal triangle in North Rhine-Westphalia since 1978, making them one of Germany's longest-running metal acts. Nearly five decades of Ruhr Valley fury have earned them a place in the history of German metal.
Anglachel was a traditional heavy metal band from Jaguariúna, São Paulo, drawing heavily from the New Wave of British Heavy Metal with Iron Maiden-influenced twin guitar harmonies and dual vocals. The band released a demo in 2003 and the four-track single "Hellish Domains" in 2005, earning comparisons to Bruce Dickinson-era Iron Maiden before eventually ceasing activity.
Angora plays heavy metal from Murcia since 2020, their name evoking the soft, fine fiber of the Angora goat — an unexpectedly gentle reference for a metal band. From Spain's warm southeast, they deliver classic heavy metal with Mediterranean character.
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