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Actin' Up (2023)
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Green Man Rising (Demo) (2017)
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I Am the Void (Drumcorps Remix) (2024)
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Saddict combine metalcore with thrash metal from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, blending modern breakdowns with old-school velocity. Formed in 2021, they bring addiction-themed crossover to southwestern France.
Sadic Smile play metalcore from the Canary Island of Tenerife, combining aggressive breakdowns with melodic passages from the volcanic Atlantic archipelago. Formed in 2024, they bring island-bred intensity to the Spanish heavy scene.
Gothenburg's Sailor Hunter deliver metalcore from Sweden's second city since 2022. Their nautical-predator name channels the pursuit of seafarers into breakdown-driven compositions from the city that defined melodic death metal.
Hoofddorp's Samaritan bring metalcore to the Amsterdam suburb since 2020. Their biblical-charity name creates an unexpected frame for music built on aggressive breakdowns and emotional intensity.
Samsara Circle blend thrash metal with metalcore from Dusseldorf, combining the velocity of classic thrash with modern metalcore's rhythmic breakdowns. Active since 2011, they've been forging their crossover sound in one of the Rhine-Ruhr's most vibrant music cities.
Uzlovaya's Sangvis pair death, melodic death, and metalcore from the Tula region since 2018. Their Latin blood-name and central Russian origins channel vital fluid into compositions of multi-genre intensity.
Sati blend melodic death metal with metalcore, combining Scandinavian melodeath's guitar harmonies with the rhythmic punch of modern heavy music. Their German outfit delivers a polished take on the melodic extreme metal crossover.
Moscow's Save pair groove metal and metalcore from the Russian capital since 2016. Their redemptive name channels the act of salvation into rhythmically driven compositions of capital-city intensity.
Save Yourself play metalcore from Saarbrucken, delivering the genre's signature blend of aggressive breakdowns and melodic passages. Their Saarland base places them at the crossroads of German and French heavy music traditions.
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