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Proof (2024)
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Death Atlas (2019)
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Make It Rain / On the Other Side of Tonight (2024)
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Hands of Eternity (2024)
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Death and thrash metal band from Amsterdam, Netherlands, formed in 2012, delivering over a decade of aggressive death-thrash from the Dutch capital. They bring primal intensity to Amsterdam's diverse metal community.
Thrash metal turned thrash-groove-hardcore band from Albertville, France, active since 2009, evolving from pure thrash into a more versatile crossover sound. Their Savoyard mountain origins add a rugged edge to their aggressive metal.
Thrash and heavy metal band from Khabarovsk, Russia, formed in 2024, delivering aggressive metal from the Russian Far East near the Chinese border. They bring fresh thrash energy from across the continent.
Heavy/thrash metal band from Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos, Argentina, founded by guitarist and vocalist Victor Valdiviezo, bassist Erasmo Satto, and drummer Ruben Silveyra. Their album Grito de Esperanza appeared in 2004, and they continued releasing music for over two decades, including the thrash album Codicia in 2024. The band has shared stages with notable Argentine metal acts including Tren Loco, Horcas, and Almafuerte.
Black metal turned progressive thrash and black metal band from Athens, Greece, active since 2009, evolving from raw black metal into more ambitious progressive territory. Their stylistic evolution reflects growing musical ambition over their fifteen-year career.
Heavy and thrash metal band from Sandhurst, England, formed in 2016, delivering primal, hard-hitting metal from the Berkshire military town. They combine classic heavy metal with thrash aggression.
Thrash and groove metal band from Batorove Kosihy, Slovakia, formed in 2016, delivering primal evil through aggressive thrash and groove metal. They bring raw energy from the southern Slovak border.
Crossover and thrash metal band from Ohrid, North Macedonia, formed in 2022, bringing raw thrash energy from the shores of Lake Ohrid. They channel primal fear through aggressive crossover thrash.
Speed and thrash metal band from Athens, Greece, formed in 2024, named after the mythological figure who stretched or cut victims to fit his iron bed. They deliver razor-sharp speed-thrash with mythological Hellenic fury.
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