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Manual Manic Procedures (2024)
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Monolith of Inhumanity (2012)
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The Bestiary (2025)
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Symphonic metal band from Tampere, active since 2008 and delivering nearly two decades of orchestral-infused metal from Finland's second-largest city. Their polished, accessible sound channels the best of Finnish symphonic metal.
Melodic black metal project from Kouvola, formed in 2022 and channeling southeastern Finland's dark forests into atmospheric compositions. Their Finnish name adds local identity to their melodically rich black metal.
Melodic heavy metal band from Jamsa in central Finland, active since 2014 and delivering a decade of hook-laden, riff-driven compositions. Their Finnish name meaning "gaze" captures the focused intensity of their traditional metal.
Chico, California's Kattattak blur the line between melodic death metal and metalcore, bringing driving rhythms and melodic hooks together with enough extremity to satisfy fans of both worlds since 2016.
Death/thrash metal band from Le Mans in western France, formed in 2017 and fusing death metal's guttural intensity with thrash's relentless speed. Their sound draws aggressive energy from the city famous for its endurance race.
Atmospheric post-black metal and ambient project from the UK, formed in 2021 and weaving ambient textures into expansive black metal compositions. The project prioritizes immersive soundscapes and emotional depth over conventional aggression.
Heavy metal and hard rock artist from Bristol, active since 2021 and channeling the classic sounds of traditional heavy metal and hard rock into a modern solo project. The music combines driving riffs with melodic sensibility.
Crushing Deathcore from San Antonio.
Katástrofe is widely regarded as the longest-running thrash metal band in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, with roots tracing back to 1994. Over their career the band has shared stages with major Brazilian metal acts including Dorsal Atlântica, Vulcano, and Ratos de Porão, and built their following on tracks such as "Labirinto da Morte" and "Pax Romana." The current lineup features Fernando Alemão on drums, Roberto on vocals, Faiska on bass, Eduardo Kadaver, and Lelo Reinoso on guitars.
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