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The Pain, will be exquisite (2025)
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Ad Astra (2025)
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Serpent & Spirit (2021)
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Devoted Madness is a heavy metal band from Rieti, in the Lazio region of Italy, formed in 2022. The project channels classic heavy metal energy from the central Italian underground.
Dewmore is a heavy and groove metal band from Athens, Greece, formed in 2020. The band combine the weight of heavy metal riffing with the rhythmic punch of groove metal.
Dexter Ward is a heavy metal band from Athens, Greece, formed in 2011. Their discography includes Neon Lights, Stars and Stripes, the Rendezvous with Destiny EP, Return of the Blades, and the full-length III, all channeling classic heavy metal with a strong riff-driven sensibility.
Dhaliax is a heavy/power/thrash metal band from Barcelona, Spain, formed in 2019. They blend three pillars of metal into a versatile, powerful sound.
Founded in 2021 in Aarschot, Dhalya are a power metal band fronted by a female vocalist, with tracks like Knights of the Round Table drawing on Arthurian mythology for their thematic foundation. Still early in their career, the band has released a demo EP and built a following through Belgian music platform vi.be.
Dhemag is a heavy metal band from Mexico City, Mexico, formed in 2010. The band released their debut full-length "Mr. Sinner" in 2013 and followed with "The Exorcism" in 2016. They remain active and independent as of 2024.
Di'Anno is a heavy metal act from London, England, formed in 2022. They continue the legacy of classic British heavy metal.
Diabolic Force is a heavy metal band from Grafenberg, Germany, formed in 2018. They deliver classic heavy metal with dark, diabolic energy.
Diabolica is a heavy metal band from Finland, active since 2014. They play dark, diabolic heavy metal.
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