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Masters of Morbidity (2022)
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No Grave But The Sea (Deluxe Edition) (2017)
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Liars & Thieves (2024)
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Scapegrace play heavy metal with punk influences from Molln in Schleswig-Holstein, blending traditional metal riffing with punk's raw energy and DIY ethos. Emerging in 2025, they bring a crossover spirit to the North German metal scene.
Boulder, Colorado's Scarlata bring a traditional heavy metal approach to the foot of the Rockies, forming in 2020 with a sound that favors melody, riff craft, and the songwriting sensibility of the genre's classic era. The band's name — Italian for scarlet — hints at a sense of drama and color in their approach that distinguishes them from purely aggressive pursuits.
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Zilina's Scarlet Wings play heavy metal from the northwestern Slovak city since 2009. Over a decade and a half from the Vah valley, their crimson-flight name has channeled the imagery of blood-stained plumage into traditional metal compositions.
Scars of Solitude deliver melodic heavy metal from the central Finnish town of Aanekoski, combining classic metal melodies with themes of solitary reflection. Active since 2017, they bring emotionally rich metal to the Finnish Lakeland.
Champaign, Illinois's Scathe work the intersection of heavy, groove, and thrash metal — a power trio approach built on thick midrange riffs, driving rhythms, and the kind of blue-collar intensity that characterizes the Illinois college-town underground. Formed in 2015, they share only a name (and possibly a Bandcamp handle) with their Pennsylvania counterpart, carving out their own identity through sheer riff tonnage.
Scaveng'ours deliver heavy, speed, and thrash metal from Paris, combining classic metal foundations with breakneck velocity. Active since 2016, they bring scavenging intensity to the French capital's traditional metal scene.
Scenario play heavy metal from the northern French city of Lille, channeling classic metal energy from the French-Belgian border. Active since 2013, they bring scripted intensity to the Nord metal scene.
Chicago's Scepter have been refining their thrash metal craft since 2019, contributing to the Windy City's robust and historically significant heavy metal underground. The band draws from the classic thrash tradition — tight, aggressive riffwork, punishing tempos, and the kind of no-frills songwriting that connects them to the genre's foundational years.
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