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Fire and Water (Riffissippi Studio Jam Sessions Vol. 1) (2025)
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JustDrunk is a Russian metal and thrash punk band whose album Gipnodich (2016) delivers eight short, explosive tracks of aggressive crossover metal. Their fast, punishing compositions channel raw thrash energy through a punk-influenced framework.
Formed in 2024, Justicar is a newly assembled power metal act drawing members from across the country — epic in scope, melodic in character, and already making noise in a genre with a deep American fanbase.
Justice Theory is a melodic heavy metal and thrash metal band from Jyvaskyla, Finland, releasing through Inverse Records. Their consistent output of singles including Fireborn (2023) and This is Our War (2025) demonstrates a polished blend of melodic sensibilities with heavier thrash elements characteristic of the Finnish metal sound.
Norfolk, Nebraska's Justified God Killing bring technical death metal to an unlikely setting — precision-engineered brutality crafted since 2021 in one of the country's smaller metal markets, proving the genre's reach extends well beyond the coasts.
Justify is a thrash metal band from Germany that delivers fast, aggressive riffing rooted in the classic Teutonic thrash tradition. Their uncompromising approach to the genre channels the intensity of Germany's rich thrash metal heritage.
A solo heavy metal and hard rock project active since 2000, Justin Fox occupies the melodic, hard-edged territory between classic metal and arena rock — songwriting-forward material built for volume and longevity.
Justinsane is a death/thrash metal band from Italy whose self-titled debut (2016) delivers nine tracks of aggressive metal rooted in heavy, thrash, and hard rock traditions. The band formed around the creative vision of Davide Carnevalini and drummer Alessandro Cimaroli, channeling their diverse metal influences into a cohesive heavy sound.
Justire is a heavy metal band from Germany that merges classic European metal sensibilities with a modern production approach. Their French-influenced name hints at a conceptual depth that underpins their powerful metal compositions.
Justonefix is a metal band from Ukraine that creates heavy, atmospheric compositions drawing on post-metal and sludge influences. Their releases including Khachaturian demonstrate an ambitious approach to heavy music that blends classical influences with crushing metal weight.
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