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Alianza was a Buenos Aires heavy metal project formed by vocalist Adrián Barilari and keyboardist Hugo Bistolfi following their departure from Rata Blanca in the early 1990s. The duo released three albums — "Sueños del Mundo" (1994), "Alianza" (1997), and "Huellas" (1999) — blending melodic heavy metal with the symphonic keyboard work that defined Bistolfi's style.
Alice in Thunderland has been delivering heavy metal from the Yorkshire seaside town of Bridlington since 1999, making them one of the longest-running metal acts on England's North Sea coast. Over a quarter century of classic metal speaks to extraordinary dedication.
Alien Heat brings NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal from Northampton since 2024, channeling the golden era of British metal through a modern lens. Their extraterrestrial-thermal name adds a sci-fi edge to their classic approach.
Alien Power is a heavy metal band from Brunswick, Germany, formed in 2013, delivering traditional heavy metal with a straightforward, riff-driven approach. The band contributes to the enduring German heavy metal tradition that has produced some of the genre's most influential acts.
Alienated is a heavy metal band from Oldenburg, Germany, formed in 2019, adding to the long lineage of German heavy metal with their own take on the genre's classic sound. The band is a relatively recent addition to the active metal scene in Lower Saxony.
Aliens is a heavy metal band from Lorrach, Germany, formed in 2019, operating along the southwestern border region near Switzerland and France. The band plays straightforward heavy metal rooted in the classic German tradition of the genre.
ALISSA is the solo project of Canadian vocalist Alissa White-Gluz, launched in late 2025 following her departure from Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy after more than a decade as their frontwoman. White-Gluz released her debut solo single "The Room Where She Died" upon announcing the project, signing with Napalm Records for the solo work while simultaneously forming the separate band Blue Medusa. The solo material reflects her interest in eclectic, high-energy heavy music spanning black metal and progressive influences.
Alkateya plays heavy and power metal from Lisbon as of 2025. Their phonetic spelling adds a distinctive visual identity to classic metal traditions from the Portuguese capital.
Alkatrazz delivers NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal from the Kent county town of Maidstone since 2021, channeling the inescapable intensity of the famous prison their name references. Their classic metal approach honors the golden age of British heavy metal.
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