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Hizha is a black metal project from Barry, United Kingdom, active since 2019 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the United Kingdom black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.
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Hjallarhorn is a heavy/thrash metal band from Oslo, Norway, active since 2007 and delivering aggressive, riff-driven thrash with relentless intensity. The project channels the speed and fury of the genre.
Hjarnidaudi is a drone/funeral doom metal band from Oslo, Norway, formed in 2006. They craft glacially paced funeral doom of devastating heaviness.
An uncompromising folk/power metal, dungeon synth act from the italian underground, active since 2022. Their work channels the iron spirit of traditional metal through anthemic songwriting.
Atmospheric black metal project from Asselfingen, Germany, active since 2013. Their ethereal compositions layer rich atmospheric textures over black metal foundations from the Swabian Alb.
Hjelvik is a viking/heavy metal act from Norway, active since 2020 and channeling ancient mythology and warrior heritage through aggressive metal. The project draws from pre-Christian traditions and epic themes.
Hjemlengsel is a atmospheric doom metal act from Oslo, Norway, active since 2010 and channeling monolithic heaviness through its doom metal framework. The project delivers oppressive, glacially paced compositions.
Hjemsøkt is a black metal project from Norway, active since 2023 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the Norway black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.
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