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Piles of Festering Decomposition (2020)
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Give Me Back My World (2025)
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Head Cage (2018)
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Volatile melodic death/heavy metal/hardcore emanating from Venice/Belluno, active since 2014 within Italy's metal scene. Rooted in old-school traditions, their compositions deliver unrelenting heaviness.
A heavy metal outfit from Tamarac, Florida carrying the torch of classic metal since 1998. Straightforward riffs and old-school attitude have kept them grinding through the South Florida scene for over two decades.
Heavy metal band from Mostoles, Spain, formed in 2018. Their D&D-inspired name hints at a fantastical approach to traditional heavy metal from the Madrid metropolitan area.
Holder of Souls is a heavy metal band from Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil, formed in 2019. The band's lineup includes Daniel Bueno on vocals, Tiago Schievenin and Rafael Cintra on guitars, Emerson Paulo on bass, and Daniel Franco on drums. They released their self-titled debut album in September 2019, a nine-track effort spanning just under 52 minutes.
Apopka, Florida's Hollentor deal in the epic and the anthemic, blending heavy metal muscle with power metal's soaring sensibility since 2017. Their name — German for "gateway to hell" — hints at the grandiose drama they pursue.
Hollow Peak is a melodic heavy metal/rock band from Hamar, Norway, active since 2014 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
Hollow Sign is a heavy/power metal band from Wrocław, Poland, active since 2025 and delivering soaring melodies, epic arrangements, and powerful vocals. The project channels the grandeur and ambition of power metal.
Holster is a heavy metal/hard rock band from Paris, France, active since 2020 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
Holy Cross is a heavy/power metal band from Saint-Étienne, France, active since 2011 and delivering soaring melodies, epic arrangements, and powerful vocals. The project channels the grandeur and ambition of power metal.
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