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Alba Viking merges progressive and thrash metal from Scotland starting in 2026, their Gaelic-Norse name combining Scottish and Viking heritage. The project represents the cutting edge of Scotland's newest metal generation.
Albastru is a black/death/gothic metal project. Their 2017 EP "Petricor" — named after the smell of rain on dry earth — blends gothic atmospherics with blackened death metal across six tracks.
Albatros is a death metal band from San Martín, in the Buenos Aires province of Argentina, with origins tracing back to 1991 and a sustained presence across Argentina's underground extreme metal scene. The band recorded a series of demos across the 1990s and 2000s, including Caminos de Desesperación (1995), Resistir o Morir (1996), and Ni muertos, ni vencidos (2002). The current lineup centers on Fernando Saccarola on vocals and guitar, Maximiliano Salto on drums, and Maximiliano Lescano on bass.
Ingleside, Illinois power metal project named after the seabird of maritime legend. Epic metal from suburban Chicago.
Port Saint Lucie, Florida death metal and groove project named after one of America's most notorious serial killers. True crime horror from the Treasure Coast.
Albertaising brings a fresh take on heavy metal from Madrid, combining contemporary songwriting sensibilities with classic metal instrumentation since 2023. Their approach offers a distinctly modern perspective within the Spanish capital's thriving traditional metal revival.
Albez Duz is an occult doom and heavy metal band from Berlin, active since 2006, whose catalog includes albums like Wings of Tzinacan, The Coming of Mictlan, and Enigmatic Rites. Their sound merges crushing doom heaviness with occult themes drawn from Mesoamerican and esoteric mythology, establishing them as a fixture of Berlin's underground metal scene.
Phoenix, Arizona stoner metal project. Reptilian fuzz worship from the Valley of the Sun.
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