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Hands of Eternity (2024)
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AMENRA "Vanuytsel 7"" (2021)
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Ad Astra (2025)
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South Derby, Connecticut progressive metal and thrash project. The name's implication of change suits their genre-blending approach.
Columbus, Ohio heavy metal/punk hybrid blending riff-driven metal with punk's DIY ethos. A brief but energetic entry in Ohio's robust underground metal scene.
New York/Connecticut melodic progressive heavy metal project weaving intricate compositions with soaring melodies. Invasion showcases a dual-state collaboration rooted in classic progressive metal craftsmanship.
Turnersville, New Jersey progressive thrash metal act blending technical riffing with aggressive velocity. A South Jersey project that channels the Garden State's deep thrash metal roots through a progressive lens.
Althea explores progressive metal from Milan since 2014, sharing their name with the Greek word for 'healer' and the marshmallow plant. Their Lombard progressive compositions prioritize structural complexity and dynamic contrast.
Altherya merges heavy and progressive metal from the Alsatian city of Colmar since 2018, bringing structural ambition to the Rhine valley's metal scene. Their fantastical name evokes the otherworldly quality of their genre-bridging compositions.
Altona creates progressive metal and rock from Istanbul since 2012. Named after a historic Hamburg neighborhood, over a decade of compositions bridge Turkish and German cultural influences from the Bosphorus.
Saint Paul, Minnesota progressive metal project. The selfless name adds ethical dimension to technical heaviness from the Twin Cities.
Charlotte progressive metal/rock act blending clean melodic passages with heavier progressive sections. Change showcases a band comfortable navigating the dynamic range between beauty and heaviness.
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