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xInstinctivex is a straight edge metalcore band from Milan, Italy, formed in 2024. Their debut EP "Take Your Life Back" was released through The Coming Strife Records and Force Of Reckoning Records, delivering five tracks of aggressive metalcore fueled by straight edge philosophy and themes of overcoming adversity.
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xRepentancex is a straight edge metalcore band from Southeast England, active since 2013 and rooted in vegan straight edge ethics. Their 2015 album "The Sickness of Eden" on Carry The Weight Records was hailed as one of the best edgecore releases of its year, delivering intense metallic hardcore with uncompromising conviction.
xUntold Sufferingx is a metalcore band from London, England, formed in 2020. They channel aggressive metalcore energy through releases like their 2022 promo and "A Statement of Defiance," delivering unrelenting intensity from the heart of London's hardcore scene.
XVII is a metalcore band from Kidderminster, England, formed in 2017. They deliver punishing metalcore with raw energy and conviction, contributing to the Midlands region's vibrant heavy music community.
Melodic death metal/metalcore band from Newcastle upon Tyne, England, formed in 2025 with members Seth, Joel, Elliott, and Sam. Signed to The Coming Strife Records, their debut release "Harmony of Despair" showcases aggressive metalcore with melodic death metal sensibilities.
Zaplaxa is a thrash metal and metalcore band from Ihtiman, Bulgaria, featuring a five-piece lineup fronted by vocalist Michael Masov. Their 2017 debut "When Dreams Become Brutality" is a hard-hitting 11-track album recorded at Soundlurker Studio, featuring guest vocals from members of 40 Days Later and ex-Insmouth.
Zenoth is a groove metal and metalcore band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2017. Their releases include the "Unreal Reality" EP (2018) and "Shores of Destiny" (2023), blending death, groove, and thrash metal sub-genres with recent singles produced by Zlatko Štefančić.
Zephyra is a metalcore/melodic groove metal band from Borås, Sweden. They blend metalcore aggression with melodic groove metal sensibilities for a dynamic, modern heavy sound.
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