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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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Trumbull, Connecticut heavy metal band formed in 2021, Dystopica works within the traditional heavy metal template — melodic riffs, driving rhythms, and anthemic energy — while building from a younger generation's perspective. Connecticut's relatively sparse metal scene makes their presence a notable addition to the Northeast.
Dystopolis is a heavy metal band from Bremen, Germany, formed in 2022. They paint dystopian urban landscapes through heavy metal riffing.
Dyz.Wardance is a heavy metal band from Jesenice and Bled, Slovenia, formed in 2011. The project delivers classic heavy metal from the Alpine Gorenjska region.
Dèria is a heavy metal/hard rock band from Figueres, Spain, formed in 2023. They play energetic heavy metal and hard rock from the Catalan town famous for Dalí.
Défi is a heavy metal band from Paris, France, active since 2012. Their name meaning 'challenge,' they deliver classic heavy metal from the French capital.
Déhà is a prolific Brussels-based extreme metal project offering a vast catalog spanning black metal, doom, and ambient under a free-download ethos. Founded as a solo vehicle with numerous collaborative works, the project treats music as a transformative medium, releasing material through the Musical Excrements imprint.
Dodsalliansen is a heavy metal band from Lillehammer, Norway, formed in 2023. The project delivers classic heavy metal from the Innlandet region.
Doria plays melodic heavy metal from Barcelona, active since 2011 and crafting hook-laden, guitar-driven compositions that draw from the classic European heavy metal tradition. Their accent-adorned name and Catalan identity give them a distinct cultural character within the Spanish metal scene.
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