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Forged War is a heavy metal band from Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, formed in 2017. The band debuted with the single "Reborn from Hell" in 2017, followed shortly by "Rains of Tears," and continued releasing independently-produced material including a remastered version of their debut single and the single "End of the World" in 2020.
Forger is a NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal band from Oxfordshire, England, active since 2013 and rooted in the new wave of British heavy metal tradition. The project channels classic British steel through a modern lens.
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Forgotten Blades is a heavy metal band from Dublin, Ireland, active since 2023 and delivering classic heavy metal from the Irish capital. The project revives the spirit of traditional metal in Dublin.
Forgotten Realm is a heavy/power metal band from Krefeld, Germany, formed in 2024. The band draws on the grandeur of power metal and the weight of heavy metal tradition.
Forkill is a thrash metal band from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, formed in 2010, drawing influence from Exodus, Testament, Sepultura, and Slayer. The band released their debut album Breathing Hate in 2013, produced by Robertinho do Recife, and followed it with the album Sick Society, recorded at Tellus Studio with producer Daniel Escobar.
Fornever is a heavy metal band with post-punk influences from Tolmin, Slovenia, formed in 2018. They operate from the town that hosts the famous MetalDays festival, blending classic heavy metal with angular post-punk elements.
Forsake is a heavy/thrash metal band from Nice, France, formed in 2019. The band blends heavy metal hooks with thrash metal aggression from the Côte d'Azur.
Forsworn is a heavy metal band from Manchester, England, delivering riff-driven traditional metal since 2013. The project contributes to Manchester's diverse and growing metal scene.
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