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Jormundgand is a black metal band from Vienna, Austria, active since 2014. Drawing on the dark traditions of the Austrian black metal scene, the project channels cold atmospherics and aggressive tremolo-driven compositions inspired by Norse mythology.
Jorn is a Norwegian heavy metal vocalist known for his powerful, wide-ranging voice and prolific career across multiple projects. His work spans classic heavy metal and hard rock, establishing him as one of Scandinavia's most recognized metal vocalists.
Jorogumo is a Scottish metal band named after the shape-shifting spider demon of Japanese folklore, creating dark and atmospheric heavy music. Their releases including Babylon and the Rot EP channel a deliberately ominous aesthetic through heavy, textured compositions.
Jorum is a dark metal and hard rock band from Gothenburg, Sweden, established in 2023 and expressing darkness through heavy atmospheric compositions. Their debut album Vortex Of Madness (2025) features ten tracks spanning heavy metal, black metal, doom, and gothic rock, available on both digital and vinyl formats.
Jose Beausejour is a French experimental metal and avant-garde musician whose conceptual releases draw on classical mythology and esoteric themes. His albums including Ishtar's Descent to the Netherworld and Monetized Pagan Gods blend heavy instrumentation with orchestral and electronic experimentation.
Jose Moreno is a Spanish metal musician from Elche who has been writing songs since 2002. His work spans heavy and experimental territory with a strong melodic sensibility, contributing to the diverse landscape of Spanish heavy music.
Jose Rubio is a Spanish metal musician whose compositions blend heavy guitar work with electronic and experimental elements. His approach to metal incorporates diverse sonic textures, creating a unique fusion within the Spanish underground music scene.
Joseph is a heavy metal band from the United Kingdom that delivers powerful, riff-driven compositions rooted in British metal traditions. Their approach to the genre channels the energy and intensity of the UK's rich heavy metal heritage.
Josey Scott is best known as the original vocalist of Saliva, whose raw, southern-fried vocals drove the band's biggest hits including 'Click Click Boom' and the Grammy-nominated Spider-Man soundtrack collaboration 'Hero' with Chad Kroeger. After departing Saliva in 2011 following 15 years with the band, Scott embarked on a solo career that reconnects with his hard rock roots while exploring new creative territory. His current solo project performs both Saliva classics and new material that showcases his powerful, versatile voice.
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