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Ich hatt einen Kameraden (2016)
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Necromanteum (2023)
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State Of Unrest (2023)
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Glendale, California's Collusion blends classic heavy metal songwriting with progressive ambition, threading melodic sensibility through complex structures in a way that draws from both the LA scene's commercial roots and its progressive outliers.
Vicksburg, Mississippi's Colossus fuses stoner metal's heavy grooves with traditional heavy metal's riff-forward clarity, a Southern outfit that grounds cosmic heaviness in the Mississippi Delta's deep-rooted musical tradition.
Heavy metal band from London, formed in 2019. They deliver classic heavy metal from the English capital.
Doom-groove-heavy metal band from Almeria, Spain, formed in 2014. They blend crushing doom weight with heavy grooves from the sun-scorched southeastern coast.
Arvika heavy metal act formed in 2019, delivering classic metal power from the Värmland region of western Sweden. Their riff-driven approach channels the timeless energy of traditional heavy metal.
Lansing, Illinois power metal act Commandment pair heavy, driving riffs with soaring melodic ambitions, crafting anthemic metal that nods to both classic American power metal and traditional heavy metal. They bring a polished, forceful sound to the Chicago suburbs.
Swedish heavy metal act formed in 2022, delivering classic metal energy with an irreverent edge suggested by their name. Their approach channels the fun-loving spirit of old-school heavy metal.
Doom and heavy metal band from Norwich, England, formed in 2022. They blend the crushing weight of doom with classic heavy metal hooks from the Norfolk capital.
Three-piece progressive power metal unit from Kristiansand signed to Nuclear Blast, whose debut 'Conspiracy in Mind' was voted Album of the Month by Rock Hard magazine upon its 2005 release. Founded by members of Scariot and Ingermanland, the same lineup has remained intact since 2003, crafting intricate yet muscular compositions across a steady discography.
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