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Where Fear And Weapons Meet (2021)
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Hold Your Children Close and Pray for Oblivion (2016)
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Für Kaiser, Volk und Vaterland! / Stoßtrupp 1917 (2018)
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Revenge is a heavy metal band from Antwerp, Belgium, whose roots reach back to the mid-1980s Belgian metal underground. Their discography includes releases such as 'Vengeance' and 'Venomous Vengeance', recorded in Belgian studios and reflecting the traditional heavy metal sound of that era.
Revengia is a groove/heavy metal band from Varberg, Sweden, active since 2015. The band combines the rhythmic weight of groove metal with heavy metal hooks from Sweden's west coast.
Revenite is a melodic heavy metal band from Copenhagen, Denmark, formed in 2015. The band delivers hook-driven, melodic heavy metal from the Scandinavian capital.
Heavy metal/hard rock band from Essex, England, formed in 2021. Their approach delivers classic heavy metal and hard rock from the county east of London.
Revert is a French heavy metal band formed in 2019. The band delivers traditional heavy metal from the French underground.
Heavy/thrash metal band from Białystok, Poland, active since 2013. Their approach combines heavy metal with thrash aggression from northeastern Poland.
Heavy metal/hard rock band from Hungary, active since 2016. Their approach delivers classic heavy metal and hard rock.
Melodic heavy metal band from Innsbruck, Tyrol, formed in 1986 and active until 1992, Reward were signed to Koch Records and appeared on European metal compilations including The Very Best Heavy Metal From Europe (1989). Their polished, radio-accessible brand of traditional heavy metal was representative of the late-1980s Central European metal movement.
Heavy metal band from Elverum, Norway, active since 2014. Named after the tropical plant, their approach delivers traditional heavy metal from the Hedmark town.
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