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Actin' Up (2023)
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The Mountain Of Gold (2018)
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HYPA HYPA Tour - Live In Ludwigsburg (2023)
05/25 @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor, National Harbor
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The Atlantic Albums (2019)
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German heavy metal and post-punk band from Siegen, co-founding the post-black metal scene before evolving into an acclaimed act. Their sound blends traditional heavy metal riffing with post-punk's atmospheric textures and introspective darkness.
Portland's Lurid have spent a decade threading classic heavy metal muscle through progressive structures, arriving at something dense and deliberate in the best Pacific Northwest tradition. Their songs unfurl slowly and hit hard.
Basque heavy/thrash metal band from Eibar, combining classic heavy metal power with thrash intensity since 2011. Their approach channels both genres through the fierce spirit of the Basque underground.
British NWOBHM and heavy metal band from Watford with roots back to 1998, carrying the torch of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Their sound channels the classic NWOBHM tradition of twin guitars and anthemic songwriting.
Lycanthrope is a black/heavy metal band from Melipilla, in Chile's Santiago Metropolitan Region, with occult themes running through their work. They released a rehearsal demo early in their existence and have been documented on the Encyclopaedia Metallum as part of the Chilean underground metal scene.
Hayward's Lychdom craft melodic death metal anchored in traditional heavy metal songcraft, keeping hooks within reach even as the tempos accelerate and the riffs grow more complex. Active since 2016, they're one of the Bay Area underground's better-kept secrets.
Finnish heavy/doom metal band from Kantala, active since 2019 and performing in Finnish. Their name, meaning 'lead company,' evokes the dense, leaden weight of their doom-infused heavy metal.
Lykanthropia is a traditional heavy metal band from São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, whose themes center on lycanthropy, werewolves, and medieval battles. The band is listed on Encyclopaedia Metallum with the album "Werwolf" among their releases, operating as an independent act.
Slovak heavy metal band from Trnava, forging classic heavy metal since 2019. Named after the red spider lily, their floral identity channels beauty and death through traditional metal.
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