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Progressive and post-metal band from Amstetten, Austria, formed in 2020, weaving together euphoria and melancholy in equal measure. Their self-titled debut is a concept album exploring love, egoism, greed, and growth, complemented by the full-length Meander and a live session recorded at Graveyard Studio.
An established gothic/doom metal voice from Enschede, contributing to Netherlands's underground since 2016. Monolithic compositions and oppressive atmospheres define their crushing sound.
Oklahoma City's Hills of Tyburn evoke the gallows grounds of old London in their name and bring a similarly dark, dramatic quality to their heavy and power metal. Since 2012, they've leaned into the theatrical sweep of the power metal tradition while keeping one foot planted in classic heavy metal firmness.
An established progressive metal/rock voice from Amsterdam, contributing to Netherlands's underground since 2017. Their compositions channel the spirit of their genre through conviction and craft.
Rooted in Nås's underground, this black metal project delivers grim compositions with conviction since 2020. Atmospheric depth and feral intensity coexist in their compositions.
Thrash metal band from Lasarte-Oria, Spain, active since 2012. Their aggressive thrash channels relentless energy from the Basque Country near Donostia-San Sebastian.
Thrash/groove metal band from Bermeo, Spain, active since 2017. Their heavy crossover merges thrash speed with groove weight from the Basque fishing port on the Bay of Biscay.
A menacing atmospheric black metal entity from Rhaetian Alps, contributing to the italian underground since 2007. Their compositions evoke desolate landscapes through raw, uncompromising aggression.
Raw Black Metal outfit rooted in Utrecht Province, channeling menacing underground intensity since 2017. Icy melodies interwoven with blast-beaten fury characterize their output.
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