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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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Named after the classic tabletop monster, Owlbear arrived in 2023 with a heavy metal identity that leans into fantasy and mythology without losing its teeth. Their approach is rooted in traditional heavy metal songcraft — sturdy riffs, melodic hooks, and a reverence for the form that feels earned rather than nostalgic.
Groove/thrash/heavy metal band from Miguelturra in central Spain's La Mancha region, one of the longer-running acts with roots dating to 2004. Over two decades they have blended groove metal's rhythmic punch with thrash speed and heavy metal power.
Bourg-en-Bresse heavy metal act formed in 2020, representing the Ain department's contribution to the French heavy metal scene. Their bovine-slaying name brings a rural, agrarian humor to classic heavy metal territory.
Heavy metal act from the Gothenburg suburb of Ravlanda, active since 2019. Their corrosion-evoking name and traditional heavy metal approach channel the weathered, industrial character of western Sweden's metal heartland.
Pamplona heavy metal act from Navarra, active since 2014. Their name -- Spanish for 'rust' -- and their traditional heavy metal approach evoke the weathered, enduring quality of metal in its most elemental form.
Accrington NWOBHM/heavy metal act formed in 2020, reviving the spirit of early 80s British steel from Lancashire's cotton country. Their traditional approach honors the blue-collar roots of the original NWOBHM movement.
Nakkila heavy metal act formed in 2011, hailing from a small Satakunta municipality. Despite sharing a name with the legendary Australian speed metal band, this Finnish outfit pursues its own path through classic heavy metal territory.
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