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Ethimos is a Buenos Aires heavy metal and hard rock band whose lineup includes vocalist Romina Briglia, guitarists Sergio Morkevicius, keyboardist Pamela Ortiz, bassist Fabián Moreno, and drummer Diego Sanabria. They released their self-titled debut album on September 2, 2022, followed by their second LP "Hijo de la Luz" on January 14, 2024.
Heavy metal and power metal act from the Community of Madrid, Spain formed in 2022. Their debut No Hay Solucion channels classic heavy metal with a raw, no-frills approach.
Martin, Slovakia — heavy metal and power metal of the most uncompromising kind. Active since 2015, they deal in galloping double-bass rhythms and anthemic choruses. Uplifting harmonies and galloping rhythms form their core identity.
Avant-garde progressive/heavy metal and hard rock act from Frankfurt am Main, Germany, pushing the boundaries of heavy music since 2013. Their approach blends experimental composition with the power of traditional metal and hard rock.
Las Vegas's Euphoria deliver hard-edged heavy metal from the neon-lit desert since 2020, tapping into the classic sound of the genre while operating in an unlikely locale. Their music carries the brazen confidence of a city built on spectacle.
Heavy metal and thrash band from Tolosa in the Basque Country, Spain, formed in 2024. They bring fresh thrash-infused heaviness from the Basque underground.
Forshaga's metal underground has produced no shortage of heavy acts, and this heavy metal unit is among them — wielding galloping rhythms and fist-pumping anthems. Melody and muscle share equal billing in their compositions.
Heavy metal band from Moura in Portugal's Alentejo region, formed in 2021. Their sound channels traditional heavy metal from one of the most remote and arid corners of southern Portugal.
Heavy metal band from Seville, Spain formed in 2019. They represent the Andalusian capital's enduring traditional heavy metal scene.
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