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Werken are a heavy metal band from Comodoro Rivadavia in the Patagonia region of Argentina, originally formed in 2002 under the name Odisea before adopting their current name — Mapuche for "messenger" — after five years. The band released three studio albums: "Plegaria al Sur" (2010), "Jinete en la Tormenta" (2014, through Icarus Music), and "Tierra Salvaje" (November 2020, through MTM Prod. Records). Their sound draws on classic heavy metal and hard rock influences including Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, and Argentine folk music.
Heavy metal and punk rock band from Turku, Finland formed in 2016. Whatever Motherfuckers brings an irreverent punk attitude to heavy metal from Finland's oldest city on the southwestern coast.
Heavy metal band from Athens, Greece formed in 2018. Wheelrunner channels the power and drive of classic heavy metal from the Athenian scene.
Heavy metal band from Leeds, England active since 2013. When Idols Fall delivers powerful heavy metal from the heart of West Yorkshire.
Heavy and speed metal band from Wilnsdorf/Siegen, Germany formed in 2014. Whetstone sharpens classic heavy metal with speed metal's velocity, delivering high-energy traditional metal from the Siegerland region.
Heavy metal band from Rome, Italy active since 2004. Whisperz has spent two decades delivering heavy metal from the Eternal City.
White Dragon Project is a heavy metal band from Minas Gerais, Brazil, that released their debut album "Prepare for the Changes" blending power, prog, and traditional heavy metal. They followed it with "The Story of Gaia" in 2023, a ten-track concept album released through Nomade Records exploring themes of civilization, ancient history, and secret societies. The band has built a reputation in Brazil's underground metal scene for ambitious, lyrically driven releases.
Heavy metal band from Antwerp, Belgium formed in 2014. White Heat channels the raw energy of classic heavy metal with a rock-and-roll edge, bringing high-octane performances to the Belgian scene.
Heavy metal act from Boussu, Belgium active since 2011. White Night crafts traditional heavy metal steeped in the muscular riffing and anthemic structures of the genre's European roots.
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