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Homunculi was a post-black metal and post-rock project from Curitiba, Brazil, that released a self-titled album featuring three tracks including "Crows," "Viver Fim," and "Depois de falarem os dominantes, falarão os dominados." The band operated as an independent act and channeled themes of anti-fascism, anarchism, and social critique into their music before splitting up.
Savage Black Metal from Austin, Texas / New Orleans, Louisiana.
Doom metal band from Munster, Germany, formed in 2020. Their crushing, slow-tempo compositions channel the monolithic weight and existential dread that defines the doom metal tradition.
Homúnculo is a death metal and grindcore band from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, active since 2004. The band has appeared on Brazilian grindcore compilations, contributing tracks such as "O Jardim," "A Resposta," and "Nos Somos A Violencia" to the Horrendous Grindcore Freak Compilation series.
Hon-Ra is a death metal band from Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, formed in 2012 by Wagner de Moraes, Jener Milani, and Rodrigo Zanella. The band draws on influences including Cannibal Corpse, Deicide, and Slayer, and in 2015 organized the first Hon-Ra Metal Fest in their hometown, bringing together acts from the underground gaúcho scene.
Honey for Christ is a heavy metal band from Lisburn, United Kingdom, active since 1999 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
Melodic death metal/deathcore band from Wilhelmshaven, Germany, active since 2013. Their ironic name contrasts with serious melodic death metal craftsmanship delivered from the North Sea coast.
Gothenburg quartet Honeymoon Disease formed in 2014 and built their boogie-infused hard rock sound around twin harmonizing guitars and the throaty, commanding vocals of singer Maria Linden. Their debut album The Transcendence appeared on Napalm Records in 2015, followed by Part Human, Mostly Beast on The Sign Records in 2017, with production on the latter handled by Ola Ersfjord. Their primary touchstones are classic hard rock acts including Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, and Thin Lizzy, filtered through a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility.
Stoner/sludge/doom metal band from Copenhagen, Denmark, active since 2011. Their crushing blend of stoner groove, sludge weight, and doom heaviness creates an immersive sonic assault.
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