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Ich hatt einen Kameraden (2016)
Featured Death Metal Album
Necromanteum (2023)
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Featured Groove Metal Album
State Of Unrest (2023)
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Spanish band from the Community of Madrid, formed in 2017, evolving from speed/thrash metal into heavy/thrash metal and rock. Their versatile approach spans the aggressive spectrum from speed to heavy metal.
Traditional heavy metal four-piece from Vienna, Austria, flying the flag of the New Wave of Traditional Heavy Metal since 2011. From their debut 12" Heels EP through Force and Finesse and the Ophelia single, they deliver old school melodic metal praised as straight-up classic style greatness.
Heavy/power metal band from Osnabruck, Germany, formed in 2022. Their anthemic sound delivers soaring power metal melodies and heavy metal crunch from Lower Saxony.
High Level is a heavy metal band from Lund, Sweden, active since 2022 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
Heavy metal band from Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, active since 2013. Their electrifying sound channels the high-voltage energy of classic heavy metal from the Black Forest region.
High Treason is a nwobhm, heavy metal band from Luton, United Kingdom, active since 2014 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
Heavy and power metal band from Villach, Austria, active since 2009. Their energetic sound draws on classic European power metal traditions, delivering anthemic riffs and soaring melodies rooted in the genre's foundational pillars.
Heavy metal/hard rock band from Dormagen, Germany, formed in 2019. Their name nodding to Def Leppard, they deliver riff-driven heavy metal with classic hard rock flair from the Rhine region.
An uncompromising heavy metal project from South Holland, active since 2008. Their compositions celebrate the timeless formula of powerful riffs and soaring melodies.
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