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A Past Embrace (2022)
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Hold Your Children Close and Pray for Oblivion (2016)
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Für Kaiser, Volk und Vaterland! / Stoßtrupp 1917 (2018)
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Neshamot bring a dense, orchestrated edge to black metal, weaving symphonic arrangements around themes of darkness, death, and the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft. Formed in Osasco in 2016, the band operates independently and has maintained an active presence in the underground symphonic black metal circuit.
Nespinthe is a black metal project from Backnang in Baden-Wurttemberg, active since 2020. The project delivers raw black metal from the forested Rems valley northeast of Stuttgart.
Nesqueek is a metalcore band from Balen in Belgium's Antwerp province, active since 2017. The band delivers breakdowns and melodic hooks characteristic of modern metalcore from the Flemish Campine region.
Nesseria is a blackened metallic hardcore band from Orléans, France, established in 2003 and considered a major act in the French underground scene. Over two decades of touring from DIY venues to major festivals, they have released three full-length albums and multiple splits, evolving through grindcore, black/sludge, and post-black metal phases.
Nessun Dorma is a gothic metal band from Seville, active since 2010. Named after the iconic Puccini aria meaning 'none shall sleep,' the band delivers operatic gothic metal from the Andalusian capital.
Nessus is a death/progressive metal band from Sassari, Sardinia, formed in 2024. Named after the centaur from Greek mythology, they blend mythological themes with technical metal.
Nest is a folk and ambient project from Riihimaki in southern Finland, active since 2000. Over a quarter century, the project has cultivated a deeply atmospheric, nature-inspired sound.
Nest of Plagues is a death metal and deathcore band from Budapest, Hungary, active since 2016. They have built a following with their modern, technically proficient approach to extreme metal.
Nest of Scum is a death metal and grindcore band from Southport, UK, formed in 2020. The band channels extreme metal brutality from the Merseyside coast.
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