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Stoner/doom metal band from Hanover, Germany, formed in 2018. Their thick, fuzzy riffs and hypnotic grooves deliver the immersive weight of stoner doom from Lower Saxony's capital.
Heavy/stoner metal band from Heidelberg, Germany, formed in 2022. Their fuzzy, riff-laden sound merges traditional heavy metal weight with stoner metal's hypnotic groove from the university city on the Neckar.
Burlington, Vermont's Hellascope deals in the slow, thick intoxication of stoner-doom, letting riffs unfurl with deliberate weight under a haze of fuzz and feedback. Since 2017 they have operated at the intersection of heaviness and hypnosis.
Hellavator is a stoner/doom metal band from Fauske, Norway, active since 2018 and delivering crushing, fuzz-laden heaviness where doom's oppressive weight meets stoner metal's hazy grooves. The project channels low-end power and psychedelic atmosphere.
Hellbelly is a groove/stoner metal band from Lund, Sweden, active since 2013 and delivering fuzz-laden, groove-heavy riffs through a haze of overdriven amplification. The project channels the riff-worshipping spirit of the genre.
Helldog is a stoner/doom/folk metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, active since 2025 and weaving traditional folk melodies and instrumentation into heavy metal. The project bridges ancient cultural heritage with modern metal power.
Fuzzed-out Stoner Rock / Metal from San Antonio.
Rooted in Newcastle upon Tyne's underground, this stoner/groove metal project delivers volatile compositions with conviction since 2012. Energetic performances and committed songwriting define their approach.
Heavy/stoner metal and hard rock band from Jena, Germany, active since 2016. Their groove-laden sound blends heavy metal power with stoner rock warmth from the university city in Thuringia.
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