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Hills like White Lions

Amstetten, AT · 2020–present · active
Progressive and post-metal band from Amstetten, Austria, formed in 2020, weaving together euphoria and melancholy in equal measure. Their self-titled debut is a concept album exploring love, egoism, greed, and growth, complemented by the full-length Meander and a live session recorded at Graveyard Studio.
Post-MetalProgressive Metal

Hive Destruction

Kortrijk, BE · 2011–present · active
Belgian sludge/post-metal band from Kortrijk, active from 2011 until their termination. Featuring Matthias Halsberghe on guitars and vocals, their releases Secretvm/Veritas and a self-titled album delivered punishing sludge-laden post-metal from the West Flemish underground.
Post-MetalSludge Metal

Hjort

Mannheim, DE · 2022–present · active
Post-metal band from Mannheim, Germany, formed in 2022. Their expansive, atmospheric approach to heavy music channels the cinematic grandeur of post-metal from the Rhine-Neckar region.
Post-Metal

Hoarhound

Ommen, NL · 2019–present · active
Sludge/Post-Metal outfit rooted in Ommen, channeling raw underground intensity since 2019. Energetic performances and committed songwriting define their approach.
Post-MetalSludge Metal

Hope Is a Lie

FI · 2024–present · active
Doom/Post-Metal project from Finland, forging searing compositions since 2024. Their work explores the genre's darkest corners through immense heaviness.
Doom MetalPost-Metal

Hu

Porto, PT · 2019–present · active
Drawing from Porto's metal heritage, this sludge/post-metal outfit channels fierce energy since 2019. Energetic performances and committed songwriting define their approach.
Post-MetalSludge Metal

Hung on Horns

London, GB · 2016–present · active
Hung on Horns is a progressive/post-metal band from London/Bournemouth, England, formed in 2016. They craft intricate progressive compositions with technical ambition.
Post-MetalProgressive Metal

Hvemod

Kristianstad, SE · 2014–present · active
Emerging from Kristianstad's underground, this atmospheric doom/post-metal/rock act has been forging scorching sonic fury since 2014. Monolithic compositions and oppressive atmospheres define their crushing sound.
Doom MetalPost-Metal

Hvøsch

Saint Petersburg, RU · 2016–present · active
Hvøsch is a black/post-metal band from Saint Petersburg, Russia, formed in 2016. They craft atmospheric, dynamic post-metal compositions.
Black MetalPost-Metal

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