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Lund's Veritate occupies an unusual sonic intersection where doom metal's crushing weight meets heavy metal's melodic heritage and thrash metal's velocity. Their multi-genre approach creates dynamic compositions that shift between slow devastation and rapid-fire aggression.
Veritates is a heavy/power metal band from Cologne, Germany, formed in 2020. They deliver melodic power and heavy metal with anthemic vocals and driving riffwork.
Vermin is a heavy metal and hard rock band from Belgium, active since 2014 and rooted in the classic traditions of European heavy metal. Their sound draws on the raw energy and straightforward riffing of old-school hard rock and heavy metal.
Verox is a heavy/power metal band from Vilshofen, Germany, formed in 2020. They play driving heavy and power metal rooted in the European tradition.
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Vices is a hard rock/heavy metal band from Lyon, France, active since 2011. They play driving, riff-heavy hard rock and heavy metal from France's second city.
Chicago's Vicious Circle have been delivering heavy metal with a blue-collar directness since 2017, drawing on the Windy City's long tradition of no-frills rock and steel. Their sound locks into a groove and refuses to let go.
Stockholm's Vicious Saint plays classic heavy metal with a swagger and attitude rooted in the NWOBHM tradition, delivering hook-laden riffs and powerful vocals. Their straightforward, no-frills approach channels the golden age of British and European metal.
Victory in Blood is a heavy/thrash metal band from Hardt, Germany, formed in 2013. They combine the melodic sensibilities of heavy metal with thrash's aggressive energy.
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