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Piles of Festering Decomposition (2020)
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Give Me Back My World (2025)
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Playlist: The Very Best of Corrosion of Conformity (2010)
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The Anthropocene Extinction (2015)
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French progressive/avant-garde thrash metal band from Toulouse, pushing thrash metal's boundaries since 2009. Their approach weaves experimental structures and unconventional ideas through a foundation of thrash aggression.
Canton, Ohio thrash outfit L.O.U.D. — short for Lavish Outlandish Unruly Destiny — deliver fast-hitting riffs and punk-inflected aggression with a DIY chip on their shoulder. Formed in 2012, they keep the spirit of Bay Area-style thrash alive in Ohio's rust belt.
Italian thrash metal/grindcore/hardcore band from Tuscany, formed in 2019 and named 'The Brotherhood of Wine.' Their convivial name contrasts with the relentless aggression of their multi-genre extreme metal assault.
La Hoguera is a heavy/thrash metal band from Santo Tomé, Santa Fe, led by vocalist and guitarist Eduardo "Negro" Cortéz, whose lyrics draw on surrealist imagery mixed with social commentary. Their album "Al acecho" was recorded at Crazy Rabbit Studio in Buenos Aires and released on March 25, 2023, presented live at La Moreno venue in Santa Fe.
La Pleve is a thrash metal band from Iquitos, Peru, who drew lyrical inspiration from Amazonian society and the natural world around them. The band released their debut EP "Iritama Arukaka" and full-length "Sonido de Lupuna" in 2021, before splitting up. Their work stands as a rare example of thrash metal rooted in the Loreto region of the Peruvian Amazon.
Austrian death/thrash/groove metal outfit from Trofaiach, forging a volatile blend of aggression and groove since 2011. Their sound draws from the crossover space where thrash intensity meets death metal heaviness with groove-laden rhythms.
Prague-based thrash metal act formed in 2019, delivering high-velocity riffs and aggressive energy to the Czech metal underground. Their approach channels classic thrash ferocity with a modern edge.
La Sombra del Caminante is a groove/thrash metal band from Bogotá, Colombia, formed in 2018 and releasing through Thrashing Colombia. The band explores themes of life, philosophy, and storytelling, and released their debut full-length "Androides y manzanas" in 2020 followed by an EP in 2023.
London-based melodic black/thrash metal and metalcore band formed in 2020, blending multiple aggressive styles. Their approach weaves the labyrinthine complexity their name suggests through a volatile mix of genres.
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