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Global Flatline (Bonus Track Edition) (2024)
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Baltimore's Greylotus represent the cutting edge of progressive deathcore, threading technical precision and unusual compositional structures through the genre's crushing heaviness. Since 2022, they've been one of the more ambitious young voices in an increasingly sophisticated scene.
Grim Shit is a progressive metal and djent project from Paris, formed in 2012. They blend technical shred guitar with progressive metalcore and djent rhythms from the French capital's eclectic heavy music scene.
Grimlet is a death/progressive metal band from Figueira da Foz, Portugal, crafting technical compositions since 2004. Two decades of activity have honed their intricate approach to extreme metal.
Knoxville's Grimsteel fuse power metal's melodic ambition with progressive metal's structural complexity, crafting songs that move through dynamic shifts without losing the epic quality that makes the genre soar. Since 2019, they've been one of the more musically ambitious acts to emerge from the Tennessee underground.
Grind Out is a progressive thrash metal band from Friesack in Brandenburg, Germany, formed in 2013, combining complex progressive arrangements with thrash metal's aggression. The band brings technical ambition to the relatively sparse Brandenburg metal scene.
Grip on Reality is a progressive metal band from Athens, formed in 2018. They channel technically ambitious progressive metal from the Greek capital.
Gripshift is a progressive metal band from Bristol, formed in 2022. They bring compositional complexity to Bristol's diverse heavy music community.
Linköping-based progressive sludge metal outfit formed in 2014, merging the crushing weight of sludge with progressive rock's structural ambition. Their expansive compositions push beyond conventional heaviness into territory that rewards patient listening.
Kharkiv progressive/groove/death metal act active since 2009, fusing technical complexity with heavy rhythmic power and extreme vocal delivery. Their ambitious approach balances cerebral songwriting with visceral impact from eastern Ukraine's cultural hub.
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