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Moshkinstein (2019)
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Architects Of A New Weave (Deluxe Album) (2026)
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Necromanteum (2023)
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When Kandinsky emerged in 2014 from Milan, they brought with them a sound rooted in heavy metal — all NWOBHM-rooted riffing with timeless melodic hooks. Twin-guitar interplay and vocal power form the backbone of their sound.
Power and heavy metal out of Victorville, California, Kantation have been honing their anthemic, high-energy sound in the Inland Empire since 2014. Their style leans into the epic, fist-raising tradition of classic power metal.
Heavy/thrash metal band with punk and rock influences from Ankara, Turkey, active since 2016. Their name, meaning 'black cat' in Turkish, signals the feral energy of their crossover approach.
Heavy metal band from the small Czech town of Luka nad Jihlavou, formed in 2023 and flying the flag of traditional metal in the Vysocina Region. Their sound draws on classic heavy metal's riff-driven power and anthemic structures.
The Turkish city of Istanbul serves as headquarters for this heavy metal operation, whose arsenal includes classic metal thunder with a modern edge. The production keeps things raw and honest — no frills, all metal.
Heavy and groove metal outfit from Tyn nad Vltavou in the Czech Republic, delivering chunky, rhythmically driven compositions with a modern metal punch. Their groove-first approach prioritizes head-nodding heaviness over sheer speed.
Straddling the line between heavy metal and power metal, this Swedish actfrom Upplands Väsby fuses neo-classical shredding wrapped in epic arrangements into a cohesive whole. They've been at it since 2018, and fantasy-informed lyrics pair naturally with their soaring musical ambition.
Heavy metal/hard rock band from Seville, formed in 2023 and delivering riff-driven, high-energy compositions from Andalusia. Their Basque-influenced name adds an Iberian identity to their classic metal sound.
Triumphant Heavy / Power Metal from San Antonio.
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