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German black metal project that released the album "Tiefe" in April 2019, a seven-track exploration of atmospheric and raw black metal blended with noise and ambient passages. Written and recorded between late 2018 and early 2019, the album was described as a bleak journey through disintegration and transformation. Physical copies were released as a limited edition cassette of 50 through Egregor Records.
Quam Lumen is a black metal band from Rio de Janeiro formed in 2019, with lyrical themes drawn from Taoist and Luciferian philosophy alongside themes of solitude and social disintegration. Their demo Old Nature Qliphoth — subtitled Cosmic Pervert Devotion — was released through their Bandcamp page.
Quantika is a symphonic metal band from Porto Velho, Rondônia, formed in 2017 with a dual-vocal lineup featuring Alexandre Rotuno and Caroline Ferreira alongside guitarists Patrik Correa, bassist Rafael Vasconcelos, and drummer Marcio Henrique. Their debut album Questions, Thoughts and Knowledges was released in 2020 as an eight-track record.
Metalcore band from Sonderborg, Denmark, with releases including the tracks "Whisper of a Dead Man" and "Fight." Their aggressive yet melodic approach to metalcore reflects the growing heavy music scene in southern Denmark.
Progressive metal band from Moscow, Russia, formed in 2011 and blending melodic and extreme metal influences. They released a self-titled EP in November 2011 and the follow-up "Cloven" EP in June 2013, featuring complex compositions that balance aggression with melodic sophistication.
Technical thrash metal band from Belgrade, Serbia, formed in 2018 and known for their surgically precise, fast, and melodic approach to thrash. Their discography includes "The Odyssey to Room 101" (2018), "A Pill Hard to Swallow" (2020), and "Novo oruzje protiv bola" (2023), the latter recorded at Citadela studios in Belgrade. They have gained international recognition for their technical proficiency within a genre where such precision is increasingly rare.
Heavy/thrash metal band from Berlin, Germany, formed in 2024 and forging a sound rooted in the classic traditions of both heavy and thrash metal. Based in Germany's capital, they represent the newest generation of Berlin's thriving underground metal scene.
Death/thrash metal band from Ciudad Real, Spain, formed in 2013 with a five-piece lineup led by vocalist J. Guti. Their discography includes "Evolution to Annihilation" (2013) and "AlieNation" (2015), the latter a concept album exploring conspiracy theories, government cover-ups, and extraterrestrial phenomena across eleven tracks. Recording and mixing are handled in-house by guitarist J.F. Tercero.
Progressive/groove metal band from Lublin, Poland, formed in October 2005 by drummer Paul "Gajos" Gajewski and guitarist Thomas Otto. The five-piece released "Shapes" (2006) and "Incubate" (2010), the latter featuring lengthy, labyrinthine compositions drawing comparisons to Tool for their hypnotic blend of guitars, bass, and drums within complex time signatures. Their sound spans funk, jazz-influenced technicalities, and melancholic atmospheres.
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