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Man Is Myth (Early Demos) (2017)
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Item is a groove/thrash metal band from Malta, active since 2020 and blending thrash metal's velocity with groove metal's rhythmic punch. The project delivers high-energy, riff-driven metal.
Ivorygod is a thrash/groove metal band from Gomel, Belarus, active since 2012, welding the speed and aggression of thrash to the chugging rhythmic heaviness of groove metal. The band represents Gomel's thriving heavy music scene with a dual-pronged attack of velocity and weight.
Ixion is a thrash metal band from Wuustwezel, Belgium, active since 2007, delivering aggressive, speed-driven thrash in the classic European vein. The band channels the intensity and relentless riffing of the genre's founding era through a distinctly Flemish sensibility.
Izegrim is a thrash/death metal band from Zutphen, Netherlands, active since 2017 and merging death metal's heaviness with thrash's relentless velocity. The project delivers aggressive crossover fury.
A solo melodic heavy/thrash metal outfit from North Sioux City, South Dakota, J.T. Banks blends the hook-driven energy of traditional metal with the aggressive forward momentum of thrash, carving out a sound that feels both familiar and driven.
Jack the Lad is a heavy metal band from Italy that blends classic metal riffing with melodic sensibilities. Their approach to the genre channels the rich tradition of Italian heavy metal through energetic, hook-driven compositions.
Jackhammer are a power/thrash metal band from Jandira, São Paulo, Brazil. Founded by Leo Axekiller (bass/vocals), Marcelo Barbosa (guitar/vocals), and Bruno Barbosa (drums), the band draws from American thrash metal, German metal, NWOBHM, and hardcore influences. They released their debut album Hard to Be Alive in 2009 and have remained active in the São Paulo metropolitan area's metal circuit.
Dallas thrash/groove metal outfit Jacknife hits with the blunt force you'd expect from a band formed in the heart of Texas, combining the swaggering low-end punch of groove metal with the relentless riff attack of thrash.
Jackstraw is a heavy metal band from Italy whose compositions deliver aggressive, riff-driven metal with a modern edge. Their work contributes to the vibrant Italian metal scene with technically proficient and intense heavy music.
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