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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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French heavy metal band from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or near Lyon, formed in 2018. They play traditional heavy metal from the hills above France's gastronomic capital.
French heavy metal band from Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, formed in 2016. They play classic heavy metal from the sunny south of France.
West Haven, Connecticut heavy metal band formed in 1985, building a following in the Connecticut underground before going on hiatus.
Flint, Michigan heavy metal and hard rock band rooted in Midwest metal traditions, releasing guitar-driven material since the mid-2010s.
Brookfield, Wisconsin progressive and thrash metal band that eventually changed names, blending technically demanding thrash riffing with progressive song arrangements.
German heavy metal and hard rock band from Saarbrücken, formed in 2017. They bridge classic hard rock energy with heavy metal power, drawing from both traditions.
London heavy metal band formed in 2015, trading in heavy nights and fuzzy dreams across a prolific catalog including Der Schattenwaechter and Zwei: Die Rache. Their German-titled releases hint at dark, conceptual storytelling wrapped in atmospheric, fuzz-laden heaviness.
German melodic heavy metal band from Fischbach, formed in 2014. They craft hook-driven heavy metal with strong melodies and an accessible yet powerful sound.
Boston heavy and power metal band formed in 2013, combining muscular traditional metal riffs with the anthemic melodic sensibility of classic power metal.
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