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Hathors are a Swiss noise-rock trio from Winterthur who deliver a raw, visceral blend of grunge, punk, and hardcore that feels like it was recorded in a collapsing building. The band's stripped-down approach channels the confrontational energy of Melvins and early Mudhoney through a distinctly European sensibility. Their albums showcase a relentless commitment to volume and distortion as artistic statements rather than mere sonic choices.
Hathunith is a pagan metal act from Gelderland, Netherlands, active since 2004 and channeling ancient mythology and warrior heritage through aggressive metal. The project draws from pre-Christian traditions and epic themes.
Black metal project from Niederwetz, Germany, formed in 2015. Named after the Norse wolf that chases the moon, they craft atmospheric black metal steeped in Norse mythology.
Death metal band from Zaragoza, Spain, formed in 2026. The newest death metal voice in the Aragonese capital, bringing fresh brutality to the scene.
Rumford, Maine's Hatred Alive prove that extreme metal thrives even in the most isolated corners of New England, bringing death metal conviction to a part of the country not typically associated with the genre.
Melodic death metal/metalcore band from Aalborg, Denmark, formed in 2018. Their polished sound bridges Scandinavian melodic death metal with modern metalcore from northern Jutland.
Devastating Death Metal / Crossover from Dallas.
Hatred Dusk is a thrash/death metal band from Paris, France, formed in 1992. They forge aggressive extreme metal at the crossroads of death and thrash.
Tinton Falls, New Jersey's Hatred Embraced fuse death and thrash into a hybrid that honours both traditions, hitting hard with technical riffing and a menace that's been sharpened since 2021.
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