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Liars & Thieves (2024)
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Give Me Back My World (2025)
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Chicago, Illinois melodic death/deathcore band blending the melodic hooks and twin-guitar harmonies of melodic death metal with the punishing breakdowns of deathcore. Their dual approach gives them both heaviness and accessibility within the extreme metal spectrum.
Progressive groove metal act from Budapest, formed in 2015. Continoom blends heavy grooves with progressive structures and dynamic range across their multifaceted sound.
Weymouth, Massachusetts grind/sludge band colliding the explosive speed of grindcore with the oppressive, tar-thick weight of sludge metal. The collision of those two extremes results in a sound that is both manic and suffocating.
Waterbury, Connecticut death/groove/thrash metal band fusing the rhythmic propulsion of groove metal with thrash aggression and death metal's darker tonality. Their sound hits hard with a focus on riff memorability and rhythmic punch.
Santa Cruz, California technical death metal band pushing the boundaries of speed and compositional complexity within the death metal framework. Intricate guitar work and demanding arrangements are the hallmarks of their West Coast technical attack.
Gary, Indiana progressive metal band crafting expansive, layered compositions that draw on both the technical and atmospheric sides of the genre. Their Midwest roots give their sound a grounded, no-frills sincerity beneath the complex arrangements.
Death metal project from Italy, formed in 2019. Continuum of Xul explores occult and cosmic horror themes through crushing death metal.
Thrash metal band from Seengen, Switzerland, active since 2010. They channel aggressive, riff-driven thrash fueled by speed and precision.
Tampa, Florida death metal band emerging from one of the genre's most storied scenes, carrying the grotesque riff sensibility and morbid atmosphere of the region's legendary tradition. Their sound is blunt and unforgiving in the best Tampa tradition.
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