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Masters of Morbidity (2022)
Featured Power Metal Album
No Grave But The Sea (Deluxe Edition) (2017)
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Featured Melodic Death Metal Album
Liars & Thieves (2024)
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Heavy metal band from Granada in Andalusia, formed in 2018 and delivering classic, riff-driven metal from the foot of the Sierra Nevada. Their philosophical name adds intellectual depth to their traditional metal sound.
Melodic death/heavy metal band from Hamburg, formed in 2020 and pairing melodic death metal's twin-guitar harmonies with traditional heavy metal's anthemic power. Their dual-genre approach creates an accessible yet aggressive sound.
Thrash/heavy metal band from Tampere, formed in 2017 and delivering no-nonsense, riff-driven aggression with a punk attitude. Their irreverent name captures the rough-edged, bar-brawl energy of their thrash.
Parisian heavy metal band active since 2016, delivering classic, riff-driven compositions from the French capital. Their abbreviated name keeps things direct, matching the no-frills energy of their traditional metal.
When Kobra emerged in 2009 from Bratislava, they brought with them a sound rooted in heavy metal — all NWOBHM-rooted riffing with timeless melodic hooks. Twin-guitar interplay and vocal power form the backbone of their sound.
Kobra and the Lotus is a Calgary, Alberta heavy metal band formed in 2009 around the commanding voice of vocalist and songwriter Kobra Paige, whose range and stage presence drew early comparisons to power metal singers across Europe. After independently releasing Out of the Pit (2010), the band caught the attention of Gene Simmons, who facilitated a deal with Universal Music Group and Spinefarm Records for their self-titled 2012 album, followed by tours supporting Judas Priest and Slash. The band continued releasing albums through Evolution (2019, Napalm Records), consistently developing a tighter melodic metal sound.
The Russian city of Liski serves as headquarters for this heavy metal operation, whose arsenal includes classic metal thunder with a modern edge. The production keeps things raw and honest — no frills, all metal.
Heavy metal band from Soria in Castile and Leon, formed in 2018 and delivering traditional metal from one of Spain's smallest provincial capitals. Their Scandinavian-styled name adds a Nordic edge to their Iberian metal.
Heavy metal band from Nicosia, Cyprus, active since 2015 and channeling traditional heavy metal energy from the Eastern Mediterranean underground. Their sound draws on classic metal's anthemic power and riff-driven structures.
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