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Drencher is a sludge and doom metal two-piece from Aberdeen, Scotland, self-described as a "fuzzed out heavy two piece." Their 2014 demo features four tracks including the eight-minute closer The Road, showcasing thick, distortion-drenched heaviness from a stripped-down lineup.
Drengskapur is a black metal band from Berlin, Germany, active since 2003. With over two decades in the scene, they channel Norse warrior spirit through cold black metal.
Houston's Dreogan entered the death metal scene in 2019 with the grim focus of a band that knows exactly what it wants to accomplish. Drawing from the deep well of the genre's traditions, they craft brutal, technically competent death metal that taps into the long-running Texas tradition of punishing extremity.
Drept is a black metal band from Trondheim, Norway, formed in 2017. The project channels dark and aggressive black metal from the historic Norwegian city.
Drequon is a NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal band from Wolverhampton, England, formed in 2018. The band draw from the classic sounds of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal in their twin-guitar driven material.
Drescher is a Wiener Neustadt band formed in 2013 whose members previously played together as Bleeed, and who coined the term "Dreschmetal" for their singular crossover of folk metal, thrash, and heavy metal sung in an Austrian dialect. Signed to Napalm Records, the band's Erntezeit record showcases their distinct regional character, mixing catchy riffs and vernacular lyrics.
Dresda Code is a groove and progressive metal band from Naples, Italy, formed in 2015. The project blends heavy groove riffing with progressive structures from the Neapolitan underground.
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