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Argos is a heavy metal band from São Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2009 with a lineup anchored by vocalist Fabio LaTorre and dual guitarists Reginaldo Barros and Andre de Sá. The band takes its name from the all-seeing giant of Greek mythology, reflecting their stated intent to draw from multiple metal styles without being confined to a single subgenre. They released the EP In the Name of Tragedy in 2009 and gained airplay on São Paulo's Central Rock Radio (107.1 FM).
Tampa, Florida NWOTHM torchbearers with five releases since 2017. Mystic Glow and The Architect Of Time deliver classic heavy metal grandeur from a city better known for death metal, proving Tampa's metal heritage extends beyond the extreme.
Ariadne has been crafting heavy metal in Barcelona since 2014, navigating the labyrinth of Catalonia's crowded metal scene with their own distinct melodic identity. Named for the mythological figure who guided Theseus through the maze, their music similarly threads melody through heavy terrain.
Ariday brings heavy metal to Zaragoza's vibrant live circuit, having built a loyal following in Aragón since 2008. Their nearly two-decade persistence reflects the staying power of traditional metal in Spain's fifth-largest city.
Ariel plays heavy metal from Lessebo in Småland since 1975, making them one of Sweden's longest-running heavy metal acts with over five decades of history. From this glassworks village in the Kingdom of Crystal, they have maintained an extraordinary commitment to heavy metal across half a century.
Madrid's Ariete rams through with speed and heavy metal that lives up to their battering-ram name, combining velocity with crushing impact since 2015. Their dual-genre assault represents the aggressive edge of the Spanish capital's NWOTHM movement.
Fort Worth progressive metal outfit adding technical ambition to the DFW Metroplex's diverse heavy music landscape, blending clean melodies with intricate instrumental passages.
Arizona delivers NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal from the Scottish town of Bathgate since 2005, their American-desert name adding an unexpected dimension to their West Lothian origins. Over two decades of classic metal speak to extraordinary dedication.
Arkange brings heavy metal from the Pyrenean city of Pau since 2024, their celestial warrior name promising the divine fury of their sound. The project represents the newest wave of traditional metal from France's southwest.
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