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Clenched Fist is a heavy metal band from the Jardim São Luís neighborhood in the south zone of São Paulo, Brazil. Drawing influence from classic 1970s and 1980s acts including Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Dio, the band plays heavy/speed metal with lyrical themes touching on society and medieval imagery. They have released the albums "Homenagem aos Bravos" (2008) and "O Presente da Morte" (2012) and are signed to Infernö Records.
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NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal band from Hatfield in Hertfordshire, England, active since 2000. They channel the spirit of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
Cleveland heavy metal act Clifford Meyer operates in the sturdy tradition of Ohio blue-collar metal, offering straightforward riff-driven material with earnest conviction. Their work sits in the classic mold of American heavy metal without pretension.
Heavy metal band from Therwil, Switzerland, formed in 2019. They channel the spirit of classic heavy metal with strong riffs, powerful vocals, and an anthemic sensibility.
Swedish heavy metal act active since 2009, delivering classic riff-driven energy with a traditional metal sensibility. Their enduring commitment to the craft speaks to heavy metal's timeless appeal.
Los Angeles heavy metal outfit Cloak Creature bring a lurking, shadowy energy to the LA metal scene, drawing on classic heavy metal tradition filtered through the city's expansive underground. Their music is riff-driven and deliberate, favoring menace over flash.
Fort Lauderdale heavy metal veterans Clockwork Revolution bring a seasoned pedigree to their sound, drawing on former members of Yngwie Malmsteen, Crimson Glory, and Kamelot. Fronted by Wade Black, the band delivers polished classic-leaning metal that reflects decades of experience in the genre's upper tiers.
Denver's Cloud Catcher have been crafting psych-drenched heavy rock and doom since 2013, straddling the worlds of cosmic stoner rock and traditional doom with an accessible, riff-forward approach. Signed to Totem Cat Records for their second album Trails of Kozmic Dust, they remain one of Colorado's finest heavy exports.
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