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Narrative (Instrumental) (2022)
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The Sensation (2023)
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Angst (2025)
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NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal band from Hatfield in Hertfordshire, England, active since 2000. They channel the spirit of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal.
Black-death metal band from Copenhagen, Denmark, formed in 2020. They merge the atmospheric darkness of black metal with death metal aggression.
Cleveland heavy metal act Clifford Meyer operates in the sturdy tradition of Ohio blue-collar metal, offering straightforward riff-driven material with earnest conviction. Their work sits in the classic mold of American heavy metal without pretension.
Salt Lake City's Clifton blend melodic death metal's harmonic sensibility with metalcore's rhythmic punch, building dynamic, emotionally direct compositions. Their music trades in big melodic moments anchored by genuinely heavy instrumentation.
Minneapolis death/thrash act Climactic deliver straight-ahead extreme metal with an emphasis on aggression and momentum, rooted in the Twin Cities underground. Their material is lean and unpretentious, aimed squarely at fans of classic extreme metal crossover.
Granger, Indiana doom metal outfit Climate of Despair channel bleak midwest winters into slow, crushing compositions built on massive riffs and an unrelenting sense of hopelessness. Their approach is traditional and unadorned, letting sheer heaviness do the work.
Melodic death metal and deathcore band from England, formed in 2019. They blend melodic sensibilities with deathcore dynamics.
Heavy metal band from Therwil, Switzerland, formed in 2019. They channel the spirit of classic heavy metal with strong riffs, powerful vocals, and an anthemic sensibility.
Carlsbad, CA melodic death metal act Climhazzard combine Scandinavian melodic influences with the sun-drenched aggression of the Southern California metal underground. Their sound balances melodic guitar work with forceful death metal rhythmic attack.
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