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Let You Go (2024)
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Death metal hammered out of Minot, North Dakota since 2022, where the brutal winters apparently breed a particularly raw and uncompromising brand of extremity with no interest in polish or pretense.
IceHammer is a melodic heavy metal band from Arkhangelsk, Russia, active since 2014 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
Thrash metal band from Poissy in the Île-de-France region, active since 1990 — over three decades of thrash from the Paris suburbs. Despite their icy name, their longevity makes them one of France's most enduring thrash acts.
Icembrace is a symphonic/melodic death metal band from Blagoveshchensk, Russia, active since 2018 and blending melodic harmonies with death metal aggression. The project channels the twin-guitar traditions of Scandinavian-influenced melodeath.
Black metal band from Hove on England's south coast, formed in 2022. Their name — referencing the ancient British Celtic tribe — channels black metal from the Sussex coastline.
Icepick is a crossover/thrash metal/hardcore band from Friesland, Netherlands, active since 2014 and fusing the aggression of thrash metal with hardcore punk's raw energy and attitude. The project delivers high-octane crossover fury.
Icestorm is a band from Barcelona, Spain, active since 2012, evolving from traditional heavy metal into a melodic death metal/metalcore hybrid. The band's stylistic evolution reflects Barcelona's diverse heavy music landscape.
IceWind is a heavy/power metal band from Santiago de Compostela, Spain, active since 2004, delivering over two decades of anthemic metal from the Galician pilgrimage city. The band channels the misty, Celtic-tinged atmosphere of northwestern Spain into powerful, riff-driven compositions.
Icewind Tales is a symphonic power metal band from Saint Petersburg, Russia, active since 2017 and delivering soaring melodies, epic arrangements, and powerful vocals. The project channels the grandeur and ambition of power metal.
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