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Sunset on the Golden Age (2017)
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Arluna crafts symphonic metal from Sassenheim in South Holland since 2020. Their lunar-inspired name guides orchestrally enhanced compositions from the heart of the Dune and Bulb Region between Leiden and Haarlem.
Santa Rosa, California melodic death metal act whose 2019 EP Pyre delivers scorching Scandinavian-influenced extremity from Sonoma County wine country. Norse mythology meets Northern California fire season.
Arma delivers death and thrash metal from the eastern Finnish city of Joensuu since 2015, their militant name reflecting the weaponized nature of their sound. North Karelia's extreme metal scene benefits from their sustained aggression.
Arma X fires crossover thrash from Madrid with the aggression and urgency their weaponized name implies, blending punk energy with thrash precision since 2017. Their sound bridges the gap between Madrid's thrash revival and its enduring hardcore punk tradition.
Lansing, Michigan heavy metal project with nine releases since 2026, suggesting an explosive debut year. Their prolific output spans remixes and originals, building an NWOTHM catalog from Michigan's capital city.
Armada North launches melodic death metal from Helsinki since 2023, their naval name suggesting a fleet of Scandinavian riffs heading into battle. The project channels Finland's melodeath heritage through a modern lens.
Armagedda has been one of Sweden's most revered underground black metal acts from Skellefteå in Norrland since 2001. Their apocalyptic name has guided a body of work that captures the frozen hostility of northern Sweden through raw, uncompromising black metal.
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania death metal project whose 2013 EP Magic Circle channels occult themes through suburban Philadelphia extremity. The apocalyptic name paired with ritual imagery creates a potent combination.
Eugene/Springfield, Oregon death metal act whose 2016 EP Freak Show delivers carnival-themed brutality from the Willamette Valley. The name promises the end times; the music provides the soundtrack.
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