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Alpheratz brings heavy metal from the Norman capital of Rouen since 2017, named after the brightest star in the Andromeda constellation. Their celestial inspiration illuminates a traditional heavy metal sound rooted in Normandy's growing metal scene.
Alpherg practices black metal from an undisclosed Russian location since 2024. Named after a star in the Pisces constellation, their stellar identity drives compositions of cosmic darkness.
Alphysor has been forging black metal from Vantaa, Helsinki's northern neighbor, since 2014. Their decade-long presence in the greater Helsinki area's metal underground speaks to a sustained commitment to the genre.
Orlando death metal project whose 2019 debut Torrent delivers a focused burst of Floridian death metal. Drawing from the state's legendary death metal heritage while carving a modern identity.
Tampa symphonic black metal act whose name means 'nightmare' in German. Das Weinen der Natur channels European-influenced symphonic black metal from the heart of Florida's death metal capital.
Led by guitarist Alberto Rionda of Avalanch fame, Alquimia delivers soaring power metal from Asturias with lush keyboard arrangements and triumphant vocal melodies. The project channels the grand tradition of Spanish power metal through some of the region's most accomplished musicians.
Alrakis is an ambient and atmospheric black metal project from Germany, blending vast, cosmic soundscapes with the raw intensity of black metal. The project's name, taken from the star Mu Draconis, reflects its expansive, space-themed approach to atmospheric extremity.
Nashville black metal project named for the mythical screaming mandrake root. The Process of Self-Immolation is a single, focused statement of atmospheric black metal from Music City's underground.
Iowa progressive metal project with five releases since 2021, including collaborations with indie labels across the globe. An adventurous act pushing progressive metal into unexpected territory from the heartland.
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