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The Atlantic Albums (2019)
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Hands of Eternity (2024)
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A progressive/power metal band from New Bedford, Massachusetts active since 1998, whose name means Ram in Polish and Russian; their 2010 album Necessary Evil stands as their primary studio statement.
A New Jersey thrash/power metal band that existed for only a brief window in late 1986 through spring 1987, leaving no recorded releases behind.
Alessandria-based power metal act active since 2021, delivering anthemic heavy metal built on soaring vocals, galloping rhythms, and melodic guitar leads. Their compositions embrace the genre's tradition of epic songwriting and technical proficiency.
A Los Angeles-based power/thrash metal recording project helmed by Chris Rydo, Barking Spider features rotating guest musicians across its releases and has maintained an active presence in the underground since the early 2000s.
Power metal outfit from Maloyaroslavets, formed in 2023. Their sound combines high-register vocals with twin-guitar harmonies and double-bass drumming in the grand tradition of melodic heavy metal.
Toruń-based symphonic power metal act active since 2010, pairing soaring vocal performances with orchestral keyboard arrangements and galloping double-bass percussion. Their anthemic compositions draw from the European power metal tradition of bombastic, larger-than-life heavy metal.
Power metal band from Hainburg an der Donau, Austria, active since 2010. They craft melodic, riff-driven power metal rooted in European tradition.
German power/heavy metal band from Bornum, formed in 2016. They deliver anthemic power metal with traditional heavy metal foundations from the Lower Saxon countryside.
Houston, Texas progressive thrash/power metal band Basilisk was active from 1989 to 1991, releasing a demo and appearing on a 1990 Saturn Records compilation before disbanding.
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