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Death Atlas (2019)
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Hands of Eternity (2024)
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Succumb is a death metal band from San Francisco, California, formed in 2017, known for their dissonant, chaotic approach and the distinctive shrieking vocals of frontwoman Cheri Musrasrik, whose 2017 debut drew comparisons to Mitochondrion and Portal.
Wichita, Kansas band formed in 2019 that evolved from deathcore roots into a symphonic and melodic death metal sound, incorporating orchestral elements and sweeping melodic structures alongside extreme metal aggression.
Suicide Symbiosis deliver melodic death metal from Lahti, combining the Scandinavian melodeath tradition with themes of mutual self-destruction. Active since 2011, they bring codependent intensity to the Paijat-Hame extreme scene.
Suidakra are one of Germany's premier melodic death/black/folk metal acts from Dusseldorf, blending Celtic mythology and folk melodies with aggressive extreme metal. Their extensive discography and international touring have made them one of the most respected folk-tinged extreme metal bands in Europe.
Sulphur Feast deliver melodic death metal from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, combining Scandinavian melodeath influences with the volcanic intensity of the Canary Islands. Active since 2008, they bring brimstone-fueled melody to the Atlantic archipelago.
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Summer Dying is a melodic death metal band from Lansing, Michigan, active since 2001, crafting emotionally charged, guitar-driven compositions rooted in the Gothenburg-influenced style of the genre.
Summoned is a melodic death metal band from Raleigh, North Carolina, formed in 2007, blending death metal heaviness with melodic guitar work and dynamic song structures.
Summoning the Lich is a St. Louis, Missouri outfit formed in 2020 that combines melodic death metal hooks with the crushing breakdowns of deathcore, drawing on fantasy and occult themes in their lyrical world.
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