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Hands of Eternity (2024)
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No Cross No Crown (2018)
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Ad Astra (2025)
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Spanish post-metal band from Manresa in Catalonia, formed in 2016. They create expansive post-metal soundscapes with atmospheric depth and emotional weight.
Spanish black metal band from Soutomaior in Galicia, formed in 2018. They deliver atmospheric black metal from the misty forests of northwestern Spain.
Connecticut melodic death metal and metalcore band formed in 2023, taking their name from the ash-covered city in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.
American black metal band active from 1999 until their split-up, named after the legendary sword of the hero Sigurd in Norse and Germanic mythology.
Balmung is a heavy metal band from Puerto Montt, Los Lagos, founded by members including Héctor Einherjer (ex-Estigma) and Adolfo Wagner, blending power metal energy with neoclassical technique. The band released their debut five-track EP Mors Crucis in December 2023 through the independent label Infernal South Production, showcasing tightly executed classic-style heavy metal. As of 2025 they were in the mixing phase of their debut full-length album.
German black metal and ambient project from Stralsund, formed in 2008. They pair raw black metal with ambient textures, creating an atmospheric sound from the Baltic coast.
Black/doom metal band from Steubenville, Ohio, active since 2004 and named after the one-eyed king of the Fomorians in Irish mythology.
Death metal and hardcore crossover act from Cohoes, New York, formed in 2017 and drawing equally from extreme metal and hardcore punk.
Virginia black metal band active since 2007, one of three US acts sharing the name drawn from Irish Celtic mythology.
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