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Emerging from Tomsk's underground, this folk metal act has been forging scorching sonic fury since 2015. Tight compositions and aggressive delivery characterize their particular approach.
Heavy/speed metal band from Namur/Walcourt, Belgium, formed in 2007 by L. Sabathan of Enthroned and David D.C. Their EP A Wicked Procession showcases heavy-speed metal with tracks like Cold Murder Night, drawing on their members' pedigree in the Belgian black metal scene.
London-based heavy metal and hard rock outfit active since 2020. Their grinding weight name matches compositions built on solid riffs and classic metal foundations from the British capital.
Horam is a black metal project from Oria (Brindisi), Italy, active since 2025 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the Italy black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.
Black Metal project from Netherlands, forging grim compositions since 2018. Atmospheric depth and feral intensity coexist in their compositions.
Blackened death metal project from an undisclosed French location, active since 2020. Their abbreviated, horn-inspired name suits aggressive compositions blending black and death metal extremity.
Rising from Budapest in Hungary, this groove/thrash metal outfit harnesses blistering power since 2012. Tight, aggressive compositions built on speed and precision define their assault.
Death metal outfit from Leeds in West Yorkshire, active since 2021. Their funereal percussion name matches pounding death metal compositions from one of northern England's major cities.
Horda Profana is a bestial black/death metal band from Munro, Buenos Aires, formed in late 2013 by Necromansy (vocals), Lord Nebiros (guitar), Hassthar (bass), and Funeris (drums). They released the full-length Fornicators of Jesus Christ in 2016 and Beyond the Boundaries of Death in 2019 through Sons of Hell Productions, drawing comparisons to Archgoat and Beherit.
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