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Masters of Morbidity (2022)
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No Grave But The Sea (Deluxe Edition) (2017)
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Liars & Thieves (2024)
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Power and heavy metal band from Olomouc, Czech Republic, formed in 2013, channeling the epic grandeur of European power metal. Their sound combines soaring melodies with the galloping energy characteristic of the genre.
Flying the flag of European melodic power metal from Bern since 2015, Pertness delivers anthemic choruses and galloping riffs in the tradition of Helloween and Edguy. Their polished approach and sing-along sensibility make them a reliable fixture on the Swiss power metal circuit.
Göttingen's Pit Viper has been striking with venomous thrash metal since 2021, named after the serpent family known for their heat-sensing aggression. Their university-town base belies the raw, street-level energy of their pit-ready assault.
Power and gothic metal band from Mutlangen, Germany, formed in 2013, combining the epic grandeur of power metal with the dark romanticism of gothic metal. Their dual-genre approach creates a dramatic and emotionally rich sound.
Heavy and power metal band from Moscow, Russia, formed in 2018, delivering classic heavy and power metal from the Russian capital. They bring anthemic energy to Moscow's diverse metal community.
Classically-charged power metal from Dallas.
Heavy and power metal band from Berlin, Germany, formed in 2013, channeling the ancient grandeur of Egypt through epic heavy and power metal. They deliver commanding, riff-driven metal from the German capital.
Progressive and power metal band from Desandans, France, formed in 2011, rising with the ambition of their mythological namesake. They deliver technically proficient progressive power metal from the Franche-Comte region.
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