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Finnish melodic black/heavy metal project formed in 2023, with a name meaning "almighty" in Finnish. Their sound blends black metal's darkness with heavy metal's melodic hooks, channeling the Finnish tradition of genre-defying extremity.
Kanonenfieber is a solo project from Bamberg, Germany, formed in 2020 by an anonymous musician known as Noise, who writes and records all instruments himself before performing live with guest musicians. Drawing lyrical content entirely from the experiences and losses of World War I, the project channels that historical weight into melodic blackened death metal reminiscent of 1914 and Bolt Thrower, with the debut album Menschenmühle recorded in 2020.
Izhevsk-based black metal, death metal, and melodic black metal act, active since 2022 delivering venomous shrieks over walls of distortion. Rooted in one of Eastern Europe's most extreme metal communities, the compositions unfold with ritualistic patience and venomous intent.
Ukrainian black metal and melodic black metal act, active since 2021 delivering dissonant chord progressions shrouded in reverb-drenched malice. Rooted in one of Eastern Europe's most resilient metal scenes, atmosphere and hostility share equal billing in their work.
Melodic black/death/gothic metal band from Stuttgart, formed in 2019 and blending three distinct metal subgenres into dark, ornate compositions. Their multi-layered approach pairs melodic hooks with extreme metal intensity and gothic atmospherics.
In existence since 2024, this Como Black Metal, Death Metal, and Melodic Black Metal outfit delivers icy tremolo lines cascading over relentless percussion. Their place within Italy's underrated but thriving metal community speaks to the depth of the region's heavy music culture.
Plaistow, New Hampshire's Kataan blend the melodic interplay of Scandinavian black metal with the brutality of death metal, carving out a dense, emotionally charged sound since their 2021 formation.
Melodic black metal supergroup from Ioannina, Greece, described as "a unique evil Greek alliance" featuring members of Varathron, Aenaon, Hail Spirit Noir, Agnes Vein, and Melan Selas. Their catalog includes Sacrilegious Testament, Magnus Venator, and Invoking the Spirit of Doom, channeling Mediterranean darkness through heavy metal vocals and epic riffing.
Katharzian is a symphonic and melodic black metal band from Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, founded by vocalist Roosivelt Gomes and keyboardist Cecília Katrini, with a full lineup that includes guitarist Rômulo Toyoda, bassist Matheus Santos, and drummer Thiago Leão. The band released their debut album Purgatory in 2017 through Eternal Hatred Records, blending atmospheric black metal with symphonic and progressive elements. They performed a notable live set at the Anhangá Green Festival III in Manaus in August 2022, documented as a live release on Metal Archives.
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