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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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Heavy/gothic metal band from Beziers in southern France, formed in 2022 and blending heavy metal's riff-driven power with gothic atmospherics. Their psychologically-themed name adds dark introspection to their sound.
Wielding heavy metal as their weapon, this Italian outfit from Rome has been refining their craft since 2013. Their sound hinges on classic metal thunder with a modern edge, delivered with iron-willed focus.
A product of Poland's titan-grade death metal scene, this Ruda Śląska-based heavy metal and thrash metal act channels mosh-pit-inducing aggression with tightly wound precision. Active since 2015, the tempo rarely drops below neck-breaking speed.
KillMister is a heavy metal band from Santos, São Paulo, Brazil, formed as a Motörhead tribute act before developing original material. Their EP Ride Down to Hell (June 2018) — produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered at O Beco Estúdio in Santos and limited to 500 copies — features original compositions alongside live bonus tracks. The band is fronted by vocalist Luiz Carlos Louzada, known from the Brazilian metal veterans Vulcano.
Heavy/power metal band from Donostia-San Sebastian, formed in 2017 and delivering soaring, anthem-driven compositions from the Basque Country. Their predatory name matches the fierce energy of their powerful metal.
Melodic heavy metal band from Barcelona, formed in 2018 and crafting hook-laden, melodically rich compositions from Catalonia's capital. Their accessible approach channels the best traditions of European melodic metal.
Black/folk/heavy metal band from Finland, active since 2014 and weaving three distinct metal traditions into a unified sound. Their Finnish name meaning "guild" reflects the collective craftsmanship of their multi-genre approach.
Stubbornly devoted to the riff, this doom metal, heavy metal, and symphonic metal act from Porto traffics in orchestral grandeur married to heavy guitar-driven foundations. Since 2021, they've built a catalog that reflects Portugal's intimate but fiercely devoted metal community.
Copenhagen heavy metal/hardcore punk crossover formed in 2015, bridging the intensity of hardcore with heavy metal's riff-driven power. Their hybrid approach pulls from both genres' most confrontational elements.
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