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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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Swiss heavy metal band active since 2001, representing over two decades of dedication to classic heavy metal. Their long tenure speaks to a deep commitment to the genre's foundational sound and traditions.
Havoc Mind is a melodic heavy/progressive metal band from Lisbon, Portugal, formed in 2015. They craft intricate progressive compositions with technical ambition.
HavocS is a symphonic/melodic heavy metal band from Nagykáta, Hungary, formed in 2005. They layer orchestral grandeur over heavy metal foundations.
Chicago's Havron are a newly minted heavy metal outfit (2023) with an ear for the traditional side of the genre — big guitars, driving rhythms, and songwriting that values clarity and impact. They enter a city with a deep metal legacy and seem intent on adding to it.
Heavy metal band from Gladbeck, Germany, active since 2010. Their sun-drenched name belies a powerful heavy metal sound forged in the industrial fires of the Ruhr Valley.
Chicago's Hay Perro occupy the scrappy intersection of heavy metal and punk rock, a loose and energetic hybrid that's been a fixture of the city's underground scene since 2011. Their bilingual name hints at a community and identity outside the genre's standard demographic.
Los Angeles's Hazard blend traditional heavy metal's melodic sensibility with thrash's attack and speed, a familiar formula executed with the conviction that only a city with LA's deep metal heritage can inspire. They've been building their catalog since 2015.
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