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One of Bulgaria's longest-running extreme metal acts, Pagan Flames has been blending progressive structures with black and death metal ferocity since 1997. Nearly three decades in the Sliven underground have yielded a distinctive sound that weaves folk-tinged melody through technically ambitious compositions.
Death metal band originally from Saint Petersburg, Russia, formed in 2020, later relocating across Poland and Turkey. Named after the Lovecraftian forbidden text, they bring cosmic horror-themed death metal across continents.
Death and black metal band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 2018, named after the Pnakotic Manuscripts from H.P. Lovecraft's mythology. They channel cosmic horror through blackened death metal.
Gnostic-themed duo of Ryan Wilson (The Howling Void, Intestinal Disgorge) and drummer Shane Elwell. Released on Nuclear War Now! and Everlasting Spew Records.
Groove and death metal band from Czestochowa, Poland, formed in 2021, delivering infectious heaviness from the city famous for its Black Madonna shrine. They bring rhythmic aggression to the Lesser Poland region.
Thrash metal band from Svitavy, Czech Republic, formed in 2015, delivering aggressive and fast-paced thrash metal. They keep the spirit of classic thrash alive in the Czech underground.
Irreverent art-punk from Austin.
Poder Eterno is a Christian power/thrash metal band from Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. They debuted with the full-length Potestatem Dei in 2021 and have released multiple albums and EPs since, all independently.
Podrectomy is a progressive death metal slam project built around the trio of Johnny Lande on vocals, Junior Carlos on guitars, and Marcelo Nespoli on bass. Their 2025 full-length Anecdotal Lunacy brings together intricate song structures and crushing slam breakdowns, pushing the boundaries of brutal death metal through a distinctly technical lens.
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