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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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Heavy and groove metal band from Riihimaki, Finland, incorporating power metal influences into their sound since 2007. Their approach blends the rhythmic heaviness of groove metal with the melodic hooks and energy of power metal.
Ultranza is a heavy metal trio from Balcarce, in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina. The band released their debut album Desde El Abra in February 2020, a nine-track record that drew comparisons to classic hard rock and thrash traditions and was recognized in year-end roundups of Argentine metal releases.
Heavy and black metal hybrid from Lombardy, Italy, active since 2015. Their sound fuses the power of traditional heavy metal with black metal's dark atmosphere, creating a distinctive Italian take on both genres.
Heavy and power metal band from Rome, Italy, named after the legendary Greek hero, active since 2011. Their epic sound draws from both classical mythology and the traditions of European power metal.
Estonian heavy metal and hard rock veterans from Tallinn, active since 1995 and among the longest-running metal acts in the Baltic states. Their enduring commitment to classic heavy metal and hard rock has made them a cornerstone of the Estonian metal scene.
Unaffected is a heavy metal band from Kumla, Sweden, active since 2022 and delivering straightforward heavy metal from the Swedish heartland. The project draws on Sweden's deep well of traditional metal.
Heavy metal band from Murcia in southeastern Spain, forging resilient traditional metal since 2013. Their name and sound embody the unwavering spirit of classic heavy metal, delivering powerful riffs and anthemic compositions.
Unbroken Steel is a Serbian heavy metal band active since 2006, delivering traditional riff-driven metal with a catalogue that includes releases like War's Rust, Industry of Death, and Frozen Place. The band upholds the classic heavy metal tradition from Belgrade's metal scene.
Heavy and speed metal band from Valence in the Rhone Valley, France, active since 2022 and unchaining classic metal fury. Their sound draws from the speed metal tradition's emphasis on velocity and the heavy metal roots of European tradition.
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