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Lábar'Oculto is a black/doom metal band from Piraju, São Paulo, formed in 2017, whose lyrics draw on poetry, literature, and occultism. The band released their self-titled debut album in 2020 through Misanthropic Records and Black Hearts Records, recorded at Amarello Sound Studio between 2017 and 2019. The album was preceded by the single Lábar'Oculto (Contravulgata) and a live recording from UMF XVIII.
Spanish heavy metal band from Rivas-Vaciamadrid, forging classic heavy metal since 2012. Their name, meaning 'black tear,' signals the emotive, darker side of their traditional heavy metal sound.
Lápide was a thrash metal band from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, active from 1996 to 2012. The band released two studio albums — Infinite Life After Death (2003) and Over the Grave (2008), the latter through the Voice Music label — and were recognized as one of Rio Grande do Sul's notable thrash acts. The line-up during their later years featured Rogério Pires on vocals and guitar, Eduardo Martinez on guitar, Gustavo Strapazon on bass, and Hercules Priester on drums.
Portuguese atmospheric black metal band from Barcelos, formed in 2020 and crafting immersive, emotive compositions. Their name, meaning 'pity' or 'shame,' captures the sorrowful character of their atmospheric approach.
Lazaro is a thrash metal band from Rafael Castillo, Buenos Aires, founded by guitarist Jorge Moreno following his departure from the long-running Argentine thrash act Serpentor. The band carries on the tradition of socially and politically charged thrash metal from the Greater Buenos Aires underground scene.
German melodic black/death metal project from Ramstein-Miesenbach, forging a dual-genre assault since 2019. Their sound blends melodic sophistication with the combined intensity of black and death metal.
Lâmmia is a stoner/doom metal band from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, formed in 2018, pairing heavy and dense riff-driven instrumentation with bluesy female vocals. The band released their self-titled EP in 2018, which includes the track "Acid Trip," and has been featured in compilations spotlighting the Brazilian stoner and doom scene. Their sound draws on heavy psych and classic doom traditions while retaining a distinctly soulful sensibility.
British black metal band from Brighton, active since 2016 and channeling ancient feminine power through blackened intensity. Their name references the double-headed axe of Greek mythology.
Finnish band from Hyvinkaa that evolved from post-hardcore origins in 2004 into sludge/post-metal territory. Their name, meaning 'time of departure,' captures the transitional, searching quality of their evolving sound.
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