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Coronary Reconstruction (EP) (2024)
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Agamemnon (2025)
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Sunset on the Golden Age (2017)
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Stallions play heavy metal and hard rock from the Vaud town of Moudon, bringing classic rock swagger and NWOBHM-inspired riffing to the Swiss scene. Their sound emphasizes big hooks and driving energy in the tradition of vintage heavy metal.
Stanbrook play heavy metal from Alicante on the Mediterranean coast, channeling classic metal energy from the sun-drenched Valencian Community. Active since 2016, they bring traditional metal fire to southeastern Spain.
Stand Ablaze is a Pocatello, Idaho melodic death metal and metalcore band formed in 2021, combining the melodic harmonic sensibility of Scandinavian-influenced death metal with the structural intensity of metalcore.
Heavy metal band from Mons in Hainaut, active since 2012, delivering classic metal from one of Wallonia's major cities. Their commitment to traditional heavy metal adds to the genre's sustained presence in francophone Belgium.
Oryol's StAnger pair heavy and thrash metal from the central Russian city. Their name riffing on Metallica's controversial album and Black Eagle city origins channel metallic defiance into compositions of aggressive traditionalism.
Star Viper is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania blackened heavy and thrash metal band formed in 2022, infusing the cold aggression of black metal into a framework of classic heavy and thrash metal riffing.
Starbuck play melodic heavy metal from Goppingen, channeling the classic European melodic tradition through hook-driven compositions. Formed in 2021, they bring bright, star-guided melodies to the Swabian metal scene.
Heavy metal band from Pleasanton, California, active since 2018, Starch deal in straightforward traditional metal with an emphasis on muscular riffing and unpretentious songwriting.
Indianapolis progressive metal act founded in 2024, StarChaser blends intricate instrumental passages with rock-rooted hooks in the expansive progressive metal/rock tradition.
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