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São Paulo guitarist who released his debut solo album Reasons for My Vengeance on October 4, 2024, through MS Metal Records with distribution by Tratore Music. The ten-track instrumental record was produced by Thiago Bianchi (Noturnall, ex-Shaman) and features Marcell Cardoso on drums and Alexandre Panta (ex-Hibria) on bass as a special guest.
Denver, Colorado's Ricochet have been flying the flag for traditional heavy metal since 1996, making them one of the Rocky Mountain region's most durable acts in the genre. Their sound looks backward to the classic NWOBHM and American heavy metal templates — anthemic, guitar-driven, melodically confident — at a time when the Denver scene was largely consumed by grunge's aftermath. Nearly three decades of activity is a testament to their commitment to a form of metal that never stopped being relevant to those who truly believe in it.
Rictus Grin is a heavy metal and hard rock band from Savonlinna in eastern Finland, formed in 2017. The band delivers classic metal from the picturesque Saimaa lake district city known for its medieval castle.
Ridanzius is a heavy metal band from Arvika, Sweden, formed in 2021. Their debut EP 'Roots All Rotten' delivers groove and thrash-infused heavy metal described as 'the most absolute horror and groove' from the Värmland region.
Riddle is a heavy/thrash metal band from Jönköping, Sweden, active since 2011. The band has been delivering aggressive metal from the Småland region for over a decade, combining heavy and thrash metal elements.
Heavy metal band from Kragujevac, Serbia, active since 2013. Named after the Conan the Barbarian concept, their approach delivers classic heavy metal from central Serbia.
Epic heavy metal band from Eindhoven, the Netherlands, active since 2014. Their approach delivers grandiose, anthemic heavy metal from the Dynamo festival city.
Heavy metal and hard rock band from Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio de Janeiro, fronted by vocalist Ig Red. Their 2019 album History was cited by Brazilian publications Metal Na Lata and Roadie Crew as one of the year's best releases, and the band has shared stages with Krisiun and Ratos de Porão.
Riel is a thrash/heavy metal duo from Villa Constitución, Santa Fe, formed by Mora (guitar and vocals) and Germán (drums). The band self-released the LP Riel LP in 2012, recorded at Pronoise, and followed it with En Viaje in 2014 on the Argentine label Quelonio Records and the UK label Cruel Nature Records.
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