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Actin' Up (2023)
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The Mountain Of Gold (2018)
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HYPA HYPA Tour - Live In Ludwigsburg (2023)
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The Atlantic Albums (2019)
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Heavy metal and punk crossover act from York, formed in 2014, featuring Japanese and British members performing under theatrical pseudonyms. Their album Night of Hammer, recorded at Abbey Road Studios, pairs aggressive instrumentation with absurdist humor and tongue-in-cheek theatrics.
Swedish thrash metal act active since 2024, delivering riff-driven aggression rooted in the genre's foundational principles of speed, precision, and relentless energy. Their material channels the spirit of 1980s thrash through a Swedish filter.
Since 1999, this Dutch heavy metal act has kept the flame of traditional metal burning from Utrecht. Their sound is built on the genre's bedrock: powerful riffs, commanding vocals, and unwavering commitment.
Balmung is a heavy metal band from Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, founded by members including Héctor Einherjer (ex-Estigma) and Adolfo Wagner, blending power metal energy with neoclassical technique. The band released their debut five-track EP Mors Crucis in December 2023 through the independent label Infernal South Production, showcasing tightly executed classic-style heavy metal. As of 2025 they were in the mixing phase of their debut full-length album.
Finnish heavy/speed metal band from Helsinki, formed in 2014. They combine heavy metal foundations with speed metal's blistering pace from the Finnish capital.
Banda de la Muerte is a stoner/heavy metal quartet from El Palomar, Buenos Aires, formed in 2009 and drawing on the heavy riff traditions of Black Sabbath, Melvins, and Black Flag. The band released the album "Pulso de una Mente Maldita" and the Argentine rock covers collection "Seis Canciones" (2013), and have taken their live show to Europe including dates in the Netherlands, UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium.
Since 2012, this Greek heavy metal act has kept the flame of traditional metal burning from Ioannina. Their sound is built on the genre's bedrock: powerful riffs, commanding vocals, and unwavering commitment.
Ukrainian folk-infused heavy metal act active since 2025, weaving traditional melodies into their heavy metal framework. Their compositions bridge cultural heritage with the power of amplified instrumentation.
Finnish heavy/speed metal band from Helsinki, formed in 2014. They deliver outlaw-themed heavy and speed metal from the Finnish capital.
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