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A heavy metal act from the port city of Piraeus near Athens, Medoyssa has been delivering classic metal since 2014. The band draws from the mythological Medusa, matching the ancient Greek theme with driving, traditional riffs.
Seattle's Medusa have been working the traditional heavy metal vein since 2013, delivering the kind of riff-forward, unadorned songcraft that lets the songs breathe without apology. In a city better known for grunge and stoner rock, they cut against the grain with conviction.
Pittsburgh's Mega Beardo has been a one-man institution since 2007, weaving progressive complexity and classic heavy metal architecture into compositions that reward close listening without losing the crunch. The project carries the restless intelligence of progressive metal while keeping both feet planted in heavy riff tradition.
Mega Coma is a thrash/heavy metal act from Catania in Sicily, formed in 2023. The band delivers aggressive, energetic compositions from the foot of Mount Etna.
Megalizz is a heavy metal band from Sögel, Germany, formed in 2021. Their sound channels classic heavy metal power from the rural Emsland region of Lower Saxony.
Megara is a melodic heavy metal act from the Galician city of Ourense, active since 2015. The band delivers soaring, hook-laden metal from northwestern Spain's thermal spring capital.
Megaton Sword is an epic heavy metal band from Winterthur, Switzerland, formed in 2020, who describe themselves as hailing from the mythical realm of Niralet. With releases including 'Niralet,' 'Blood Hails Steel - Steel Hails Fire,' and 'Might & Power,' they forge triumphant, sword-swinging anthems in the grand tradition of epic heavy metal, drawing on Manilla Road and Cirith Ungol as spiritual forebears.
Meigha is a heavy and thrash metal band from Vilagarcía de Arousa, Spain, formed in 2018. They forge powerful metal rooted in the traditions of both heavy and thrash metal from the Galician coast.
Meline is a heavy and thrash metal band from Rouen, France, formed in 2017. They combine classic heavy metal's power with thrash metal's aggressive edge.
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