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Global Flatline (Bonus Track Edition) (2024)
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De Doorn (2022)
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Halo (2017)
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Knoxville's Generation of Vipers have spent two decades building a reputation for progressive sludge metal that does not settle for the genre's usual formulas. Since 2005, they have pushed into post-hardcore and experimental territory while retaining the punishing weight that defines their core.
San Diego's Genestealer lift their name from Warhammer 40,000 lore and channel that pulpy, sci-fi menace into short, violent grindcore songs since 2019. Fast, brutal, and over before you can process what happened.
Gennoma is a progressive metalcore and groove metal band from Lisbon, Portugal, active since 2013 and combining progressive complexity with metalcore dynamics and groove metal's rhythmic punch. The project delivers technically proficient, accessible heaviness.
Lansing, Michigan's Genocya has been weaving black and death metal together since 2011, crafting a sound that swings between icy tremolo passages and down-tuned, guttural extremity. They occupy that punishing middle ground where both genres drag each other deeper into the dark.
Rhode Island's Geomancer works within the melodic progressive metal tradition, favoring patient song structures, lush arrangements, and technically accomplished playing that never loses sight of the tune. Active since 2018, they bring a thoughtful craft to a genre often dominated by flash.
George Vamvakaris is a progressive metal/shred solo artist from Athens, active since 2019. He brings guitar virtuosity and progressive metal composition from the Greek capital.
Georgios Alevrofas is a progressive metal project from Copenhagen, Denmark, formed in 2025, bringing a solo artistic vision to technical, progressive metal composition. The project is among the newest entries in the Danish progressive metal scene.
Getaway is a progressive metal band from Nuremberg, Germany, formed in 2013, delivering intricate, dynamic metal from the Franconian city. The band brings progressive structures and technical precision to their songwriting.
Ghamorean is a progressive death/black metal band from Umeå, Sweden, active since 2011 and crafting ambitious, technically demanding extreme metal from the university city of northern Sweden. The project pushes genre boundaries through progressive compositions.
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