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A São Paulo heavy metal band whose Portuguese-language lyrics confront class struggle, systemic oppression, and social decay with blunt force. Their 2018 physical release ABISMØPORTAL, put out through Shinigami Records, combined the Abismo EP with the subsequently recorded O Portal EP, documenting two distinct phases of the band's evolution.
Minjar is an epic pagan and Viking metal band from Gelsenkirchen, Germany, formed in 2016. They forge triumphant battle hymns rooted in Norse mythology and the pagan metal tradition.
Minkions is a thrash metal and crossover act from Padua, active since 2009. The band delivers high-energy crossover thrash with the irreverent spirit that typifies the genre.
Minneriket is a Norwegian black metal and ambient project active since 2015, cultivating a deliberately anonymous aesthetic. The project, whose name means 'realm of memory,' creates sprawling, contemplative soundscapes.
A project from Žilina that evolved from experimental djent to death metal, Minnor has been shape-shifting since 2024. The band channels the industrial energy of the Váh valley into increasingly heavy compositions.
Minor Planet is a heavy metal and hard rock act from the Norfolk town of Diss, formed in 2025. The band delivers classic-style metal from East Anglia with a focus on strong melodies and driving riffs.
Minorfase is a stoner metal and rock act from the central Greek cities of Larissa and Volos, active since 2016. The band delivers fuzz-heavy, groove-laden compositions from the Thessalian plain.
Minority Sound is an industrial metal band from Prague, Czech Republic, blending cyberpunk aesthetics with crushing guitar work across five releases since 2010. Driven by Otus Hobst's programming and production alongside aggressive dual-guitar interplay, their albums "Toxin" (2019) and "Cyberdosed" (2021) explore themes of digital-age paranoia and information manipulation.
Minoría Activa is a crossover thrash and hardcore band from Buenos Aires that emerged in 1991 as part of the influential Buenos Aires Hardcore (BxAxHxC) independent movement, with vocalist Esteban "Moncho" Seijo anchoring the band throughout its run. Their discography spans albums including Principio del Fin (2000), Donde Nadie Pertenece (2010), and Híper Mega Mosh (2019), the last recorded at Estudio Monsterland with numerous guest contributors.
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