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Proof (2024)
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Death Atlas (2019)
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Fire and Water (Riffissippi Studio Jam Sessions Vol. 1) (2025)
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Hands of Eternity (2024)
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Portuguese heavy metal band from Lisbon, formed in 2023 and channeling classic heavy metal with leather-clad attitude. Their provocative name signals the raw, sin-tinged energy of their traditional metal approach.
Sarajevo-based blackened heavy metal act forged in 2022, channeling raw aggression through a volatile fusion of black metal ferocity and traditional heavy metal muscle. They represent the growing Bosnian underground metal scene.
Out of Bellingham, Washington, Leatherhorn have been practicing raw, primitive black metal since 2012 — the Pacific Northwest's grey skies and isolation evident in every bleak passage.
German metalcore act from Thuringia, combining crushing breakdowns with melodic passages since 2012. Their approach channels the genre's signature blend of hardcore aggression and metal technicality.
Leaves' Eyes is a German symphonic metal band formed in 2003 by Norwegian vocalist Liv Kristine — formerly of Theatre of Tragedy — and her then-husband Alexander Krull, who fronts the death metal band Atrocity. The band's catalog of nine studio albums, from their debut Lovelorn (2004) through Myths of Fate (2024), draws heavily on Norse mythology and Viking Age themes, with full orchestral arrangements and frequent use of historical narration. Kristine departed in 2016 and was replaced by Elina Siirala, who has remained the band's lead voice since.
German doom metal project formed in 2023, channeling crushing, slow-tempo heaviness through monolithic riffs. Their sound embraces the suffocating weight and dark atmosphere that define the doom tradition.
Swiss atmospheric black metal project formed in 2022, releasing a prolific stream of German-language material exploring existential anguish. Their album titles, including 'Wenn der Himmel zerbricht' and 'Im Elend daheim,' reflect themes of despair and fractured reality.
German black metal project from Karlsruhe, newly formed in 2025 and bringing fresh ferocity to the underground. Their name, meaning 'life-affirmer' in German, stands in ironic contrast to their black metal hostility.
Swedish doom/ambient black metal project active since 2011, blending crushing doom with atmospheric darkness. Their German name, meaning 'mortal danger,' captures the perilous intensity of their hybrid sound.
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