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A solo black metal project by Wemmel-based musician François Breulet, formed in 2020, that draws on Flemish folklore and early Scandinavian black metal in the tradition of other Belgian solo acts like Oerheks and Zwarte Dood. Their debut album Met de Drietand op mijn Huid (2022) is distinguished by an unusually prominent bass presence, followed by the atmospheric sophomore record Onzuiver (2026).
Aerecuga creates melodic death and doom metal from Zwolle in Overijssel since 2020. Their enigmatic name drives compositions that pair the melodic elegance of Scandinavian death metal with the ponderous weight of doom from the Hanseatic city.
A one-man melodic death metal project founded in early 2011 by guitarist and composer Karim Kerdoudi, drawing inspiration from Scandinavian melodic death metal. The project has released two full-lengths, Sweet Moment in Fifth Season (2013) and Alta alatis patent (2014), both self-produced and available through Bandcamp.
Aereum weaves melodic folk metal from Duisburg in the Ruhr industrial heartland since 2020. Their Latin name meaning 'of bronze' or 'airy' brings an ancient quality to folk-metal compositions from Germany's largest inland port city.
Aeri Satur is a black metal and dark ambient project from Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil, active since 2023 under the creative alias Sagarana. The project blends raw and depressive black metal with dungeon synth and experimental atmospheric elements, incorporating literary references to Tolkien, Guimarães Rosa, and Florbela Espanca into its Portuguese-inflected songwriting. Their 2024 album "Vreedas" exemplifies their oneiric sound, weaving extended compositions through cosmological and philosophical themes.
Welsh punk trio Aerial Salad emerged from Cardiff around 2014, channeling the spirit of classic skate punk and pop-punk through a distinctly British lens. Their raw, fast-paced approach recalls Fat Wreck Chords bands of the late '90s while injecting self-deprecating humor and working-class frustration. Albums like 'Roach' showcase a band that prizes energy and honesty over polish, delivering short, sharp bursts of infectious punk rock.
Aerial View is a progressive metal band from Sacramento, California. With two EPs and a single released between 2014 and 2017, the band crafts technically accomplished progressive metal that draws from both the djent movement and classic prog influences.
Aerik is a black metal project from New York City tied to the broader creative output of Aerik Von. With seven releases in 2023-2024 alone — including remastered anniversary editions — the project delivers raw, confrontational black metal from the heart of the NYC underground.
Aerik Von is a New York City-based multi-genre solo artist whose work spans heavy metal, hard rock, punk, and synthwave. With a catalog including the sprawling fifteen-track "Shadow Empire" and anniversary reissues, Von is a one-person creative force whose output defies easy categorization.
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