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Kizilia is a metalcore band from Belém, Pará, Brazil, formed in 2016 by a group of friends who had previously played together. In a prolific early run, the band released four records — Cidade Sitiada (2017), Em Suas Mãos (2018), Realidade Ficção (2019), and Sagrado Sacrifício (2019) — with lyrics addressing social violence and the realities of life in their region. The lineup features Roy on vocals, Manassés on drums, Fabricio on bass and backing vocals, and Black on guitar.
Melodic metalcore band from Espoo in the Helsinki metro area, formed in 2025 and blending metalcore's dynamics with melodic hooks. Their nautical-themed name suggests mutinous energy beneath a polished surface.
Melodic death metal, nu-metal, and metalcore fusion band from Basingstoke in Hampshire, active since 2018. Their genre-blending approach draws from the Gothenburg melodic death metal tradition, the rhythmic heaviness of nu-metal, and metalcore's dynamic structures.
Melodic groove metal and metalcore band from St. Albans in Hertfordshire, formed in 2020 and named after the tree spirits of Japanese folklore. Their sound pairs groove metal's chunky riffing with metalcore's melodic hooks and dynamic shifts.
Pushing the boundaries of death metal, melodic death metal, and metalcore, this Polish outfit from Warsaw has been refining their craft since 2016. Their sound hinges on Florida-school brutality with modern precision, delivered with unshakable resolve.
Sludge/doom metal/metalcore band from Tornio on the Finnish-Swedish border, formed in 2021 and delivering crushing heaviness from the Arctic Circle. Their collapse-themed name matches the weight of their genre-crossing extremity.
Part of Italy's underrated but thriving metal community, this act channels groove metal and metalcore with a focus on neck-snapping grooves and mid-tempo crushing power. Formed in 2020, based in Treviso, every recording pushes a little further into uncharted sonic territory.
Groove metal and metalcore band from Kingston upon Hull, active since 2018 and fusing groove metal's chunky riffing with metalcore's dynamic structures. Their sound delivers pit-ready heaviness from one of England's northern industrial cities.
Metalcore/melodic death metal band from Madrid, active since 2014 and blending breakdown-driven intensity with melodic death metal's twin-guitar harmonies. Their crash-themed name reflects the explosive impact of their sound.
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