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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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Spanish progressive/melodic death metal project formed in 2024, blending technical sophistication with melodic sensibility. Their sound channels progressive complexity through the lens of melodic death metal.
Swiss heavy/progressive metal band from Baden combining nu-metal, groove, and thrash influences with melodic death metal vocals since 2018. Their second album 'Time Fracture' delivers catchy melodies and memorable riffs alongside aggressive vocal approaches across nine diverse tracks.
German progressive death metal band from Sinzig, crafting intricate, technically ambitious compositions since 2018. Their approach channels death metal's aggression through progressive structures and sophisticated songwriting.
Scottish progressive/thrash metal band from Glasgow, active since 2007 and blending technical ambition with thrash aggression. Their nearly two decades of activity span the evolution of both progressive and thrash metal.
Pittsburgh's Lowstate forge progressive and thrash metal into something angular and driving, elevating technical ambition with blue-collar tightness since forming in 2013.
Norwegian progressive metal band from Drammen, crafting technically intricate compositions since 2016. Their name, meaning 'orthodromic curve,' reflects the mathematically precise character of their progressive approach.
Italian progressive metal/shred artist from Rome, newly active in 2025 and delivering technically virtuosic compositions. Their approach blends prog metal's complex structures with blazing guitar technique.
Lucas Shred is a progressive metal and shred guitar solo project from Curitiba, Brazil, launched in 2022 by guitarist Lucas Shred, who also serves as lead guitarist for the Curitiba-based traditional heavy metal band Wild Witch. The project draws influence from Brazilian guitar virtuosos such as Kiko Loureiro of Angra, and Lucas has additionally played in the traditional metal bands Hell Gun and Phantom Star.
Technical Progressive Metal out of Texas.
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