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Irrational Pull (Deluxe) (2020)
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Rarities 1991 - 2001 (2024)
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The Pain, will be exquisite (2025)
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Introspectrum are a progressive power metal band from Colchester, England, formed in 2015. They combine progressive complexity with power metal drive.
Introversion is a Swiss doom/black metal project formed in 2019, inhabiting the desolate territory where glacial doom riffs meet the frozen hostility of black metal. The band crafts immersive, slow-burning compositions that merge both genres' most oppressive qualities.
Introvert is a melodic death metal band from Thessaloniki, Greece, active since 2016 and blending melodic harmonies with death metal aggression. The project channels the twin-guitar traditions of Scandinavian-influenced melodeath.
Intruder Incorporated is a progressive death metal band from Novorossiysk, Russia, active since 2009 and delivering uncompromising extremity through crushing riffs and guttural vocals. The project channels the relentless brutality of the genre.
Progressive/depressive black metal band from Finland active since 2013, pushing depressive black metal into progressive territory with complex structures.
Atmospheric black metal band from the Hauts-de-France region, formed in 2024. Their psychologically evocative name channels atmospheric black metal from northern France.
Death metal band from Kuhmo in the remote Kainuu region of northeastern Finland, formed in 2024. Their medically-referencing name channels death metal from one of Finland's most isolated municipalities.
Intumescence is a death metal band from Etagnières, Switzerland, active since 2000, making them one of the canton of Vaud's longest-running death metal acts. The band has spent over two decades perfecting their brand of crushing Swiss death metal.
Intus is a power/progressive metal band from Naters, Switzerland, formed in 2018, combining the anthemic energy of power metal with the compositional ambition of progressive structures. The band draws from the mountainous Valais region, channeling alpine grandeur into sweeping metal arrangements.
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