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Global Flatline (Bonus Track Edition) (2024)
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De Doorn (2022)
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Halo (2017)
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Necrovenum is a melodic death metal band from Paredes near Porto, active since 2011. They pair venomous aggression with melodic sensibility from the Porto metropolitan area.
Nefalem is a melodic death metal band from Budapest, Hungary, formed in 2021. Named after the angel-demon hybrids from the Diablo universe, they blend melodic sensibility with death metal aggression.
Warsaw melodic death/black metal project launched in 2024, weaving melodic sophistication through extreme metal's aggressive framework from Poland's capital. Their fusion approach channels the emotive range of both genres.
Nefeshim is a progressive melodic death metal band from Cork, Ireland, formed in 2025. Their Hebrew-derived name adds spiritual depth to their technically ambitious sound.
Nefrail is a melodic death metal band from Budapest, Hungary, formed in 2022. They channel Scandinavian-influenced melodeath from the Hungarian capital.
Negative Reaction is a melodic death metal band from Murmansk, Russia, active since 1996. Three decades of activity from above the Arctic Circle make them one of the northernmost and most enduring metal acts in Russia.
Negative Voice is a melodic death/doom metal band from Shilovo in Ryazan Oblast, Russia, active since 2013. They craft sorrowful compositions from this small town southeast of Moscow.
İzmir melodic death/thrash metal act formed in 2020, weaving melody through aggressive frameworks from the Aegean coast. Their dual approach balances accessibility with extreme metal intensity.
Nemaind is a melodic death metal band from Barcelona, active since 2015. The band brings Gothenburg-influenced melodeath to the vibrant Catalan music scene.
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