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Piles of Festering Decomposition (2020)
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Give Me Back My World (2025)
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Playlist: The Very Best of Corrosion of Conformity (2010)
05/09 @ Mr Smalls Theatre, Millvale
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The Anthropocene Extinction (2015)
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Progressive and power metal band from Brumov-Bylnice, Czech Republic, active since 1997, making them a veteran act in the Czech progressive metal scene. Their nearly three decades of activity speak to their dedication to technically ambitious, melodic metal.
Speed and thrash metal band from Veikkaala, Finland, formed in 2018, racing through the Finnish underground with relentless velocity. They channel the raw energy of classic speed and thrash metal.
Founded in Guarulhos in 2001 as a solo project by Aron "Sodomic" Dick, Power from Hell started as a raw tribute to the first-wave black/thrash tradition of Bathory, Venom, and Hellhammer before progressively darkening into straight black metal. The band built a substantial discography over two decades—including "Sadismo" (2007), "Lust and Violence" (2011), and "Profound Evil Presence" (2019)—before signing to Debemur Morti Productions and releasing "Shadows Devouring Light" in 2022.
Palma's Prosthetics has been crafting melodic groove metal from the Balearic island of Mallorca since 2010. Their Mediterranean island base adds an unexpected sun-kissed energy to their hook-driven, rhythmically sophisticated approach.
Criminally underrated prog metal act (1994-2006) whose 'Eyes of the Oracle' remains a cult classic. Vocalist Chris Salinas later joined Zero Hour.
Heavy metal and hard rock band from Saint Petersburg, Russia, formed in 2016, delivering toxic heavy metal from the Russian cultural capital. They bring venomous riffs to the Petersburg rock scene.
Death metal and grindcore band from Brezno, Slovakia, formed in 2014, delivering provocatively named extreme metal from central Slovakia. Over a decade of crude extremity.
Stoner metal band from Szczecin, Poland, formed in 2021, generating heavy, fuzz-driven stoner metal energy from the Pomeranian port city. They bring electrifying riffs to the northwestern Polish underground.
Power Quest are a British melodic power metal band formed in 2001 by keyboardist Steve Williams and bassist Steve Scott, both alumni of the early DragonForce lineup. Drawing on European power metal traditions, the band built their sound around soaring vocals, twin-guitar harmonies, and symphonic keyboards across six studio albums, including Wings of Forever (2002) and Blood Alliance (2011), featuring contributions from Italian and British musicians throughout their run.
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