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Ride the Flatline (feat. Jami Morgan & Code Orange) (2024)
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Evidence (2023)
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Agamemnon (2025)
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Turkish black/death metal project channeling savage darkness since 2016. Their approach balances melodic undertones with the genre's most aggressive impulses.
Hellcord is a melodic death metal/metalcore band from Kemerovo, Russia, active since 2019 and blending melodic harmonies with death metal aggression. The project channels the twin-guitar traditions of Scandinavian-influenced melodeath.
Hellcowboys is a southern/thrash/groove metal band from Rome, Italy, formed in 2023. They blend thrash metal's velocity with groove metal's rhythmic punch.
Hellcraft is a death metal band from Berdiansk, Ukraine, active since 2016 and delivering uncompromising extremity through crushing riffs and guttural vocals. The project channels the relentless brutality of the genre.
Hellcrash is a black/speed metal act from Santa Margherita Ligure (Genoa), Italy, active since 2021 and channeling aggressive, heavy music through its uncompromising artistic vision. The project delivers powerful metal from the Italy scene.
Hailing from Nova Gorica in Slovenia, this death 'n' roll/crust outfit channels aggressive energy since 2011. Heavy, downtuned riffing and relentless percussion drive their compositions.
Death 'n' roll band from Rosegg, Austria, formed in 2010, fusing death metal aggression with groove-laden rock sensibilities. Their album Gate to Hell features nine tracks of hard-hitting, hook-driven extremity including collaborations with El-War.
Operating from Szczecin, this death metal/grindcore project has been shaping grim sound since 2018. Cavernous production and rhythmic complexity define their death metal approach.
Manchester, New Hampshire's Hellcunt offer exactly what the name promises: confrontational, abrasive black metal with zero interest in softening the blow. Since 2019 they have operated with the kind of prickly extremity that keeps the curious at arm's length and rewards those who press closer.
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