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Hands of Eternity (2024)
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Melodic death metal band from Jyvaskyla, active since 2000 and representing a quarter-century of Finnish melodeath from central Finland. Their longevity makes them one of the most enduring melodic death metal acts in the region.
Sludge/drone/doom metal and noise band from Kiel, formed in 2019 and exploring the most experimental reaches of extreme heaviness. Their sound pushes past conventional song structures into territory where sludge, drone, and noise converge.
Thrash metal band from Newcastle upon Tyne, active since 2018 and named after the astronomical phenomenon of colliding neutron stars. Their sound channels thrash metal's relentless velocity and riff-driven attack.
Razor-sharp Hard Rock / Thrash Metal out of Texas.
Black/death metal/grindcore band from Lahti, formed in 2017 and merging three extreme styles into a chaotic blend. Their clan-like name suggests a tribal, collective approach to sonic violence.
Death/thrash metal and metalcore hybrid from Hamburg and Kiel, active since 2009 and blending old-school aggression with modern dynamics. Their dual-city roots reflect the interconnected northern German metal underground.
Black/folk/heavy metal band from Finland, active since 2014 and weaving three distinct metal traditions into a unified sound. Their Finnish name meaning "guild" reflects the collective craftsmanship of their multi-genre approach.
Kilthrash is a thrash metal band from Cerro Navia, Santiago, formed in 2016 and active on the Chilean underground circuit. Their discography spans five releases including Demolición (2016), Street on Hell (2018), Kiltro (2021), Anikilador (2023), and Enjambre Asesino (2025), all recorded and produced independently at Kilhouse Estudio in Santiago.
Raw depressive black metal project from South London, formed in 2024 and exploring the genre's most emotionally bleak and sonically abrasive territory. The project dwells in the lo-fi, anguished end of the black metal spectrum.
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