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Blades of Steel is a heavy metal band from São Paulo, Brazil, fronted by vocalist Yara Haag. Drawing influence from Judas Priest, Accept, and Mercyful Fate, the band released a self-titled track in 2024 and subsequently signed with Alone Records of Greece for wider international distribution.
Blair is a heavy metal band from Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil, one of the few metal acts to emerge from the northeastern Brazilian state. The band sings in Portuguese and has been described as evoking the spirit of 1980s hard rock and heavy metal, with well-crafted guitar work and a melodic sensibility that connects to classic rock traditions.
Czech heavy/thrash metal band from České Budějovice, formed in 2021. They deliver an energetic blend of heavy and thrash metal with a youthful intensity.
Spanish heavy/thrash metal band from Pola de Lena in Asturias, formed in 2012. They blast open heavy and thrash metal from the mountainous heart of northern Spain.
Spanish heavy metal band from Irun on the French-Spanish border, formed in 2016. They deliver shockwave heavy metal from the Basque Country's gateway to France.
French heavy metal band from Aix-en-Provence, formed in 2015. They play traditional heavy metal from the sun-drenched Provence region.
Heavy and groove metal band from Martigny, Switzerland, active since 2018. They pair heavy metal power with groove metal's rhythmic crunch from the Rhone Valley.
Malmö-based heavy metal and hard rock outfit active since 2003, blending classic heavy metal riffing with the swagger and groove of hard rock. Their sound channels the spirit of 1970s and 1980s arena rock through crunchy guitar tones and hook-laden songwriting.
German heavy metal band with power metal elements from Petersberg, formed in 2013. They combine traditional heavy metal with the epic grandeur of power metal.
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