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Johansson refers to Rogga Johansson, Sweden's prolific death metal mastermind who leads multiple projects including Paganizer, Revolting, The Grotesquery, and Necrogod. His solo album Entrance to the Otherwhere (2019) on Transcending Obscurity Records was called his magnum opus by Decibel Magazine and earned a 10/10 from Metal Talk, featuring artwork by acclaimed painter Mariusz Lewandowski.
John B. is a Greek metal musician whose heavy compositions draw on the diverse traditions of the Hellenic metal scene. His work contributes to the vibrant Greek underground with intense, atmospheric metal.
New London, Connecticut's Judas Cradle blend the melodic ambition of power metal with the aggressive edge of metalcore, carving out a sound that leans into both the anthemic and the punishing. Formed in 2014, they occupy the heavy end of the melodic metal spectrum.
Judge Minos is a heavy metal band from Wallisellen, Switzerland, formed in 2017 and featuring clean to high-pitched vocals paired with mighty guitar riffs. Their debut album The Keeper Of Imbalance (2020) was produced at Valhalla Sound Studio and has been praised as a must-listen for fans of traditional heavy metal with a modern approach.
Judgement is a metal band from Finland that delivers heavy, aggressive compositions drawing on the country's rich tradition of extreme and heavy music. Their work channels the intensity of Finnish metal through powerful performances and dark thematic content.
Juramento are a power metal band from Córdoba, Argentina, with a lineup that includes vocalist Adrian "Pirana" Gomez, guitarists Matias Villegas and Pablo Mancini, bassist Federico De Bernardi, and drummer Adolfo Diaz. The band released a demo presentation early in their career and have maintained an active presence in the Córdoba metal scene. They maintain an official website at juramentocba.com.ar.
Julian X's Gunvolt is a one-man heavy/power metal project from Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico, formed in 2015 by multi-instrumentalist Julian X. The project draws on science fiction and kaijū themes, and has released several full-lengths including Infernal Galaxy (2017) and Kaijū - Ópera heavy metal (2024).
Juramento are a power metal band from Córdoba, Argentina, with a lineup that includes vocalist Adrian "Pirana" Gomez, guitarists Matias Villegas and Pablo Mancini, bassist Federico De Bernardi, and drummer Adolfo Diaz. The band released a demo presentation early in their career and have maintained an active presence in the Córdoba metal scene. They maintain an official website at juramentocba.com.ar.
Formed in 2024, Justicar is a newly assembled power metal act drawing members from across the country — epic in scope, melodic in character, and already making noise in a genre with a deep American fanbase.
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