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Banda de la Muerte is a stoner/heavy metal quartet from El Palomar, Buenos Aires, formed in 2009 and drawing on the heavy riff traditions of Black Sabbath, Melvins, and Black Flag. The band released the album "Pulso de una Mente Maldita" and the Argentine rock covers collection "Seis Canciones" (2013), and have taken their live show to Europe including dates in the Netherlands, UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Belgium.
Budapest-based crossover thrash act active since 1988, smashing together thrash metal's riff-driven velocity with punk's stripped-down aggression and DIY ethos. Their short, sharp compositions hit with the impact of a circle pit in a phone booth.
Bandanos were a thrash/crossover band from São Paulo who emerged from the city's hardcore punk veteran pool with a mission to revive the raw energy of bands like D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, and Excel. Over their active years they released multiple albums — including "Nobody Brings My Coffin Until I Die" (2014) and several splits — and mounted an extensive European tour in 2009 spanning 28 shows across 11 countries. They split up in the 2010s after building a loyal following in the underground crossover circuit.
Since 2012, this Greek heavy metal act has kept the flame of traditional metal burning from Ioannina. Their sound is built on the genre's bedrock: powerful riffs, commanding vocals, and unwavering commitment.
Ukrainian folk-infused heavy metal act active since 2025, weaving traditional melodies into their heavy metal framework. Their compositions bridge cultural heritage with the power of amplified instrumentation.
Finnish heavy/speed metal band from Helsinki, formed in 2014. They deliver outlaw-themed heavy and speed metal from the Finnish capital.
NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal band from the UK, active since 2009. They carry the torch of the original New Wave of British Heavy Metal with classic riffs, galloping rhythms, and anthemic songwriting.
Moscow-based black metal/hardcore act active since 2013, fusing the atmospheric hostility of black metal with hardcore punk's physical aggression and directness. Their compositions channel both traditions with equal conviction.
Pennsylvania groove metal and hardcore act from Myerstown, active since 1997 before eventually operating under a different name.
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