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Bloodforge is a gothic/doom/heavy metal band from São Paulo, Brazil, known for blending female vocals with male and guttural vocals, drawing influences from doom metal, gothic metal, 1980s heavy metal, and 1970s progressive rock. The band released the EP "Forged" in 2005 and "Screaming Voices" in 2010, and completed recording on a full-length titled "Struggle" in 2016. The lineup features Estefania Bonfanti on vocals alongside multi-instrumentalists including guitarist Tiago Wolf and keyboardist Marcus Lopes.
Borås-based groove metal act active since 1994, anchoring their sound in mid-tempo, syncopated riffing designed to generate maximum physical impact. Their chunky, headbang-inducing compositions channel the spirit of Pantera and Lamb of God.
Estonian heavy metal band from Tallinn, active since 2003. They are one of Estonia's longest-running heavy metal acts with over two decades of history.
German heavy metal band formed in 2010. They play aggressive, riff-driven heavy metal.
Manchester-based thrash metal act active since 2024, delivering riff-driven aggression rooted in the genre's foundational principles of speed, precision, and relentless energy. Their material channels the spirit of 1980s thrash through a British filter.
Power metal outfit from Athens, formed in 2003. Their sound combines high-register vocals with twin-guitar harmonies and double-bass drumming in the grand tradition of melodic heavy metal.
Groove metal outfit from Austevoll, formed in 2018. Their material trades in the satisfying crunch of heavy, rhythmically driven riffs that demand involuntary neck movement.
German heavy metal and hard rock band from Kirchberg, formed in 2014. They bridge classic heavy metal and hard rock with a raw, energetic approach.
German heavy metal band from Schweinfurt, formed in 2024. They play classic heavy metal from the Franconian industrial heartland.
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