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An uncompromising doom/stoner metal project from Trondheim, active since 2011. Slow, deliberate riffing and suffocating atmospheres form the foundation of their craft.
Brutal death metal and grindcore act from Brno, Czech Republic, active since 2016. Their merciless blend of slam-heavy brutality and grindcore velocity makes for a devastating listening experience.
Philadelphia's High Reeper navigate the border between doom metal and hard rock with the ease of a band that doesn't feel the need to fully commit to either camp. Since 2017, they've written songs built for maximum riff payoff, borrowing from classic rock's instinct for the hook without softening their heaviness.
High School Massacre is a death metal and grindcore band from Curitiba, Brazil, formed in 2011 by Marcelo Mattos and Weliton Lisboa with the explicit aim of writing fast, short songs in the death/grind style. The band self-released a six-song demo in 2012 and followed it with the EP Alienation, recorded at Avant Garde Studio; vocalist Larissa Pires is known for her powerful guttural delivery.
Stoner/doom metal band from Galicia, Spain, formed in 2025. Their heavy, fuzz-drenched sound channels the mystic, Celtic-tinged landscapes of northwestern Spain.
Heavy metal band from Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, active since 2013. Their electrifying sound channels the high-voltage energy of classic heavy metal from the Black Forest region.
High Treason is a nwobhm, heavy metal band from Luton, United Kingdom, active since 2014 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
Heavy and power metal band from Villach, Austria, active since 2009. Their energetic sound draws on classic European power metal traditions, delivering anthemic riffs and soaring melodies rooted in the genre's foundational pillars.
Doom metal band from Munster, Germany, formed in 2022. Their ponderous, crushing compositions deliver the monolithic weight and sorrow that defines the doom metal tradition.
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