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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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Night Wolf is a French heavy metal band formed in 2019, channeling the spirit of classic heavy metal with raw energy and traditional songcraft.
Nightbane is a heavy/groove metal band from Lubeck on Germany's Baltic coast, formed in 2024. The band brings hard-hitting groove to the historic Hanseatic port city.
Nightchill is a heavy/power metal band from Haninge, Sweden, formed in 2019. The band blends heavy metal weight with power metal melody from the southern suburbs of Stockholm.
Nightchylde is a doom/heavy/progressive metal band from Olofström, Sweden, formed in 2020. The band weaves together doom, heavy, and progressive metal into a rich tapestry of dark, complex compositions from the Blekinge region.
Italian heavy metal act with punk influences, formed in 2013 and blending the riff-driven power of metal with punk's raw energy and attitude. Their crossover approach channels the rebellious spirit of both traditions.
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Słupsk heavy/speed metal act formed in 2020, delivering breakneck velocity from Pomerania's western coastal city. Their energetic approach channels the classic spirit of speed and heavy metal.
Nightfall is a power and heavy metal band from Munich, active since 2006. Nearly two decades of triumphant metal from the Bavarian capital have established the band in southern Germany's traditional metal community.
Florence heavy metal act with roots stretching back to 1993, representing one of Tuscany's longer-running traditional metal presences. Their three decades of classic metal craftsmanship speak to an enduring devotion to the genre.
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