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Piles of Festering Decomposition (2020)
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Give Me Back My World (2025)
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The Anthropocene Extinction (2015)
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Durham, North Carolina power metal and progressive project. Imperial ambition through melodic precision from the Research Triangle.
Amethys has been delivering power metal from Bordeaux since 2003, bringing over two decades of melodic, anthemic compositions to the Gironde capital. Their gem-inspired name captures the precious quality of their polished sound.
Ammokrates channels power metal from Helsinki since 2016, bringing epic grandeur to Finland's capital with their mythologically inspired approach. Their Greek-flavored name hints at compositions that draw from ancient warrior traditions.
Cleveland, Ohio power metal project named after the Egyptian sun god. Solar majesty through the Rock City's melodic tradition.
Detroit power metal project emerging in 2023 with a cinematic approach to the genre. Their debut full-length Embers of Elysium channels the Motor City's industrial grit through soaring melodies and fantastical themes, proving power metal can thrive outside its European comfort zone.
Minneapolis power metal newcomers who emerged in 2023 with the Bruiser EP. Short, punchy, and unapologetically bombastic — a fresh addition to the Twin Cities' surprisingly deep metal roster.
Amyris is a progressive power metal band from Frankfurt, Germany, formed in 2020, merging the technical ambition of progressive metal with power metal's soaring melodies and driving energy. The band operates within Frankfurt's diverse metal scene, one of Germany's most active musical cities.
Power metal project with a name as epic as its music, crafting cinematic tales of northern mythology since 2021. Their Tranquility saga unfolds across multiple releases, building a world of atmospheric power metal that lives up to its grandiose moniker.
Mesa power metal project from the Arizona underground.
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