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Apocalipsis is a heavy metal band from Grand Bourg, Buenos Aires, originally formed in 1984 by high-school friends Gustavo Zavala (bass) and "Turco" Atala (guitar), who are widely regarded as direct precursors to Tren Loco. The band released demos including "Endemoniado" (1985) and "Calles de Buenos Aires" (1987), won a notable band contest in March 1986 covered by Argentine magazines Metal and Riff Raff, and eventually reunited — their self-titled album was reissued on vinyl in 2012 by Sade Records in 300 hand-numbered copies.
Apofeozъ merges thrash and heavy metal from Moscow since 2022. Their Russian-influenced spelling of 'apotheosis' — with the hard sign ъ — drives compositions of elevated aggression from the capital.
Apollyon was a heavy metal band from Formosa, Goiás, Brazil, formed in 2017. Operating in the interior of Brazil's central-west region, the band recorded material in the traditional heavy metal vein before splitting up, contributing to the modest but persistent metal activity outside the major urban centers of the country.
Apologize for Chaos delivers heavy metal and thrash metal from the Picard city of Amiens since 2022, their sarcastic name suggesting a band that feels no remorse for the sonic devastation they create. Their northern French origins feed a sound of controlled aggression.
Appomattox is a heavy and power metal band from Geislingen an der Steige in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, formed in 2008, named after the site of the American Civil War's conclusion. The band delivers power and heavy metal from the Swabian Alb foothills, merging historical themes with the genre's characteristic power and melody.
Approx blends heavy metal with progressive metal from Trondheim since 2017. Their mathematical-imprecision name suggests compositions that approach perfection without claiming to achieve it.
April 16th brings NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal from London since 2021, channeling the golden era of British metal through their date-specific name. Their approach honors the traditions of the genre that London helped create.
Apócrypha is a heavy metal band from Villa Giardino, Córdoba, with roots going back to the mid-1990s and a discography that includes the albums "Cabezas de Metal" (2003), "Convicción Salvaje" (2008), and "A Los Motores Del Metal" (2012). The band operates independently and has maintained an active Bandcamp presence, releasing material and continuing to represent the Córdoba province metal underground. Their sound sits squarely in traditional heavy metal territory with a distinctly Argentine character.
Thessaloniki's Apocalypse A.D. emerged in 2025 with a blistering combination of heavy and thrash metal, delivering old-school aggression with a modern intensity. Their umlaut-adorned name pays homage to the classic metal tradition while their sound pushes forward.
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