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Archantia combines death metal, gothic metal, melodic death metal, and power metal from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, creating an ambitious multi-genre sound from Spain's Atlantic islands. Since 2019, they've brought the Canary Islands' volcanic intensity to a fusion of metal's most dramatic subgenres.
Archares merges heavy metal, power metal, and progressive metal from Espoo since 2015, creating an ambitious multi-faceted sound from Helsinki's western neighbor. Their triple-genre approach showcases the breadth of Finland's melodic metal traditions.
Archeon creates melodic death and power metal from Warsaw since 2014. Their archaeological name — evoking ancient eons — drives compositions that unearth the past through the combined force of two melodic metal traditions.
Cleveland, Ohio power metal and progressive project with two albums since 2015. Heatwave and Throwback I blend melodic ambition with technical prowess from a city that has always valued substance in its heavy music.
Archontes has delivered melodic power metal from Moscow since 2008. Nearly two decades of activity from the Russian capital have established them among the country's more prominent power metal acts.
Archtype is a power metal band from São Paulo, Brazil, formed in 2013, carrying forward influences rooted in the classic Brazilian power metal tradition. Their lyrical themes revolve around esotericism and prophecy, setting them apart from the more fantasy-oriented peers in the genre. The band emerged partly from the lineage of earlier São Paulo acts and has remained active on the underground circuit.
Rockford, Illinois power metal act conjuring soaring vocals and triumphant melodies from the heartland, channeling European-influenced grandeur through a Midwestern work ethic.
ArcLite combines power and thrash metal from Toulouse since 2017, creating a voltage-charged fusion of melody and aggression. Their electrical name suits a sound that crackles with the energy of two of metal's most dynamic subgenres.
Miami power-prog duo merging technical proficiency with anthemic hooks, reflecting South Florida's eclectic metal underground where Latin rhythms meet progressive ambition.
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