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Piles of Festering Decomposition (2020)
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Give Me Back My World (2025)
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The Anthropocene Extinction (2015)
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Based in Caltanissetta, this symphonic black metal project has been a fixture of Italy's underground since 2019. Steeped in second-wave tradition, their work explores misanthropy and desolation.
Hermh is a atmospheric black/gothic metal (early); symphonic black metal (later) band from Białystok, Poland, formed in 1995. They craft expansive, atmospheric black metal compositions with textural depth.
Symphonic/folk/power metal band from Rostock, Germany, active since 2008. Their elaborate compositions layer symphonic orchestrations and folk melodies over a foundation of power metal from the Baltic coast.
Heruka is a symphonic black metal band from Erice (Trapani), Italy, formed in 2019. They layer orchestral grandeur over fierce black metal foundations.
Operating from Helsinki, this progressive/symphonic thrash metal project has been shaping menacing sound since 2011. Their compositions deliver the genre's essential fury with technical skill.
Born in the crushing underground of Genoa, this symphonic black metal with doom elements act has delivered unflinching intensity since 2024. Icy melodies interwoven with blast-beaten fury characterize their output.
Thrash metal act from Lyon in southeastern France, active since 2023. Their abbreviated name suits concise, aggressive thrash compositions from France's gastronomic capital turned metal hotbed.
Drawing from Pizzighettone's metal heritage, this power/symphonic metal outfit channels fierce energy since 2025. Their sound draws on NWOBHM and classic metal traditions with conviction.
Bred in Saint Petersburg's underground, this act delivers punishing symphonic/folk metal since 2021. Tight compositions and aggressive delivery characterize their particular approach.
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