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Gastric Ulcer emerged from Feldkirch in 2005 and blend death metal, thrash, and grindcore into short, socially cutting songs that target trends and cultural absurdities in everyday life. Their discography ranges from the 2006 demo Ants All Over My Body through mini-CDs and full-lengths including Redundant and Phall if You but Will, Rise You Must.
Gate of Mind is a groove metal and thrash band from Montpellier, France, formed in 2016, featuring dual guitars from Tony and Guillaume, vocalist Thibaud, and bassist Benoît. Their releases The Beast Inside, Uprooted, and their 2016 demo showcase aggressive, riff-driven metal from southern France.
Gatecloser is a heavy/thrash metal band from Forli in Emilia-Romagna, formed in 2022. They bring classic thrash and heavy metal to the Romagna region.
California crossover outfit Gatecrasher play the kind of thrash-fueled hardcore that belongs on sweaty club floors, tight and frantic with a punk-derived chip on their shoulder. Formed in 2019, they hit hard and keep it short.
Hailing from New Alexandria, Pennsylvania, Gates of Hell deal in straightforward, punishing death metal built on downtuned riffs and grim intent. Formed in 2020, they're one of the more unassuming yet reliable entries in the rural underground.
Minnesota's Gates of Sanity play thrash metal that's direct, relentless, and clearly shaped by the genre's early '90s second wave — no frills, just tight riffs and propulsive rhythm work. Formed in 2020, they keep the old flame burning in the cold northern underground.
Gatica are a thrash/grindcore band from Rosario, Argentina who launched in 2020 with the 15-track debut Matando Chetos (May 2020), followed swiftly by the equally frenetic Barbarie mata galán (March 2021). Both records blend politically charged lyrics with short, high-speed songs in the tradition of extreme crossover grindcore.
Los Angeles's Gauntlet play heavy metal with a hard rock swagger, leaning into classic tones and direct songwriting since their 2022 formation. Unpretentious and built for volume, they carry the spirit of the Sunset Strip's heavier end.
Oak Ridge, New Jersey's Gavel bring a crossover thrash attack that channels the ferocity of early Anthrax and D.R.I. into tight, punishing songs that move fast and hit harder. Active since 2018, they're one of New Jersey's sharper entries in the genre's contemporary revival.
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