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State Of Unrest (2023)
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Zillion is a melodic heavy metal band from Germany, formed in 2020. They craft catchy, hook-driven heavy metal that draws on the classic German tradition of melodic metalwork.
Zingira is a heavy/thrash metal band from Erandio in the Basque Country of Spain, formed in 2016. Their album "Bidaia" (2016) features six tracks of progressive and symphonic rock with lyrics entirely in Euskara (Basque language), earning a following among fans of Hällas and Wobbler.
Zis is a heavy metal band from Italy, formed in 2005. They deliver classic heavy metal with a straightforward, no-frills approach that honors the genre's roots.
Zoliborz is an experimental/progressive heavy metal band from Saint Petersburg, Russia, formed in 2016. They push the boundaries of heavy metal through experimental structures and progressive arrangements.
Zoltan is a hard rock and heavy metal band from Copenhagen, Denmark, formed in 2012. Their discography includes the "Psychomania" EP and albums like "First Stage Zoltan" and "Sixty Minute Zoom," delivering riff-heavy hard rock with a heavy metal edge.
Zona de Guerra is a heavy metal band from Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, formed in 2021 with lyrical themes centered on war. The band released the EP Devastação Bestial as an early statement of their aggressive, riff-driven approach to traditional heavy metal.
Zone Zero is a heavy metal band from Djurås, Sweden, formed in 2001. They play traditional heavy metal with decades of dedication to the classic sound.
Zoo is a heavy metal band from Lucca, Italy, formed in 2014. They play classic heavy metal drawn from the long tradition of Italian heavy music.
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