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Costa Mesa, CA, US · 2011–present · active
Out of Costa Mesa since 2011, Mammoth Thunderpower fuse Southern California's sun-baked stoner aesthetic with the murky drag of sludge metal. The result is fuzz-drenched and relentless, built for long drives and longer nights.
Drammen, NO · 2018–present · active
A stoner metal act from Drammen, Mammüth has been delivering mammoth-sized, fuzz-heavy grooves since 2018. The band channels the prehistoric weight of their name into thick, rolling riffs.
Nyköping, SE · 2022–present · active
A stoner metal and psychedelic rock act from Nyköping, Mamont has been delivering mammoth-sized grooves since 2022. The band channels the prehistoric weight of their Russian-derived name into thick, psychedelic riffs.
Lviv, UA · 2023–present · active
Man Or Maker is a one-man metal project based in Lviv, Ukraine. The solo artist's catalog includes the albums 'Winter Voices' and 'Summer Gaze,' exploring contrasting seasonal themes through self-produced metal compositions.
Seinäjoki, FI · 2024–present · active
Mana Fantoma is a four-piece occult deathfuzz band from Seinäjoki, Finland, blending heavy fuzz guitar, doom metal weight, and stoner punk energy. Their 2024 demo features two tracks — 'Drip' and 'Bird Legged Woman' — introducing their murky, occult-tinged sonic identity.
Tampere, FI · 2023–present · active
Manaja is a sludge and stoner metal band from Tampere, Finland, formed in 2023. They channel crushing sludge and stoner metal from Finland's industrial heartland.
Kolding, DK · 2021–present · active
Manali is a cosmic doom band from Kolding, Denmark, featuring guitar, drums, bass, and synth/vocals. Their catalog consists of rehearsal tape volumes that capture the raw, unpolished essence of their spacey, heavy sound, emphasizing live-session intensity over studio polish.
Philadelphia, PA, US · 2025–present · active
Philadelphia's Manalishi bring a classic heavy metal backbone into the stoner realm, drawing on the city's hard-rock legacy while keeping the riffs warm and hazy. Still fresh as of 2025, the band hints at a sound rooted in tradition but pointed forward.
São Paulo, BR · 2018–? · disbanded
Featuring vocalist Cris Maffra alongside guitarists Felipe Knoller and Ricardo Siqueira, Mandibulla occupied a corner of the stoner-doom spectrum enriched by classical strings and piano, setting their approach apart from the rawer side of the genre. Their 2018 debut 'Bleeding Black,' released through Solitude Productions and mastered by Jack Endino, drew praise for its sludgy riff weight and unusually refined production.

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