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Unholy Savior (2015)
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Infinite Devil Machine are a thrash/heavy metal band from Plymouth, England, formed in 2013. Their music features aggressive, dystopian themes with dark sci-fi storytelling woven into their thrash-driven sound.
Infire is a heavy metal band from Terni, Italy, active since 2016 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
Inflexion is a band from Sagunto, Spain, formed in 2018, blending heavy metal/hard rock foundations with melodic groove metal elements. The band delivers a versatile sound that spans from classic metal hooks to rhythmic groove-driven heaviness from the coastal Valencian town.
Ingen Nåde is a heavy metal/punk band from Norway, active since 2019 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
Heavy/speed/thrash metal band from Paltamo in the Kainuu region of northeastern Finland, formed in 2019. Their triple-genre assault delivers metal velocity from the remote Finnish interior.
Inhibidor is a heavy metal band from Rosario, Argentina, formed in 2020 by Alberth Páez. Their debut album "Vértigo" was released in January 2022 and featured guest contributions from members of established Argentine metal acts including Horcas, Tren Loco, and Serpentor, reflecting the band's connections across the country's heavy metal scene. The album includes a cover of the classic RIFF song "En la Ciudad del Gran Río" alongside original material.
Inhuman War is a heavy/speed metal band from the Essen/Bochum area of Germany, formed in 2020, blending classic heavy metal power with the relentless velocity of speed metal. The band delivers a high-octane metal assault from the Ruhr Valley.
Inhumantra is a heavy/groove metal band from Budapest, Hungary, active since 2021 and delivering heavy, rhythmic riffage with crushing mid-tempo intensity. The project channels the headbanging immediacy of groove metal.
Inimă Sălbatică is a heavy/power metal band from Warsaw, Poland, active since 2000 and delivering soaring melodies, epic arrangements, and powerful vocals. The project channels the grandeur and ambition of power metal.
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