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Washington state heavy/stoner metal act Churt blend riff-driven grooves with a heavier, more abrasive edge than typical desert rock fare. Their sound sits somewhere between the swagger of classic heavy metal and the haze of stoner rock.
Chykle is a heavy metal band from Buenos Aires, Argentina with roots going back to the mid-1980s, when they released albums including "Relámpago de Rock" (1986), "Nave Acuario" (1987), and "Jaque Mate" (1988). The 1988 album "Jaque Mate" featured tracks such as "Caviar y Champagne," "Hiroshima Enola Gay," and "Alma de Rock and Roll," and the band's lineup at that time included vocalist Olaf Mangialavore, guitarist Edy Valino, bassist Bugy Bogao, keyboardist Frank Mangialavore, and drummer Micky Llade. The band has remained part of Buenos Aires's heavy metal scene across several decades.
Raleigh, North Carolina's Château blend traditional heavy metal songcraft with black metal atmosphere, resulting in music that feels both nostalgic and unsettling. Their songs carry melodic hooks beneath a layer of occult darkness.
Heavy metal band from Berlin, Germany, formed in 2019. They deliver powerful, riff-driven heavy metal from the German capital.
Heavy metal band from Madrid, Spain, formed in 2023. They channel classic heavy metal energy from the Spanish capital.
Folk and heavy metal band from Valasske Mezirici in Moravian Wallachia, Czech Republic, formed in 2020. They blend traditional folk elements with heavy metal, drawing from the rich cultural heritage of their region.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania folk/heavy metal band Cimmerian draw on ancient mythology and pagan tradition to craft melodic, epic metal with a raw folk undercurrent. Their sound evokes the savage world of the Hyborian Age that inspired their name.
Philadelphia progressive/heavy metal band Cipher combine classic heavy metal songwriting with adventurous, prog-influenced arrangements and sophisticated harmonic choices. Their music rewards close listening while never sacrificing heaviness for complexity.
Circadia is a heavy metal and hard rock band from Catriel, Río Negro, Argentina, drawing on classic 1980s and 1990s metal influences. The band has released recordings including the singles Leonidas and the EP Sucesos, building a following in the Patagonian underground metal scene.
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