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Post-black metal/hardcore band from Oslo, Norway, formed in 2023. Their Norwegian name, meaning 'pink treachery,' accompanies a blend of post-black metal with hardcore energy.
Gothic metal band from Moscow, Russia, active since 2015. Their rose-themed name accompanies dark, atmospheric gothic metal from the Russian capital.
Rosa Negra is a heavy metal band from Madrid, Spain, active since 1984 — one of the pioneering acts of Spanish heavy metal. Over four decades of activity make them among the most enduring metal bands in the country's history.
Heavy metal/hard rock band from Pula, Croatia, dating back to 1984 — one of the oldest acts in this entire dataset. Over four decades of heavy metal from the Istrian peninsula represent extraordinary longevity.
Rosa Nocturna is a symphonic-folk metal band from Brno, Czech Republic, formed in 2010, emphasizing female vocals with Czech lyrics, symphonic elements, and strong guitar riffs. Known for interactive live performances where audience members are invited on stage, their discography includes albums Časokruhy, Angels and Beasts, and Za hradbami času.
Post-black metal project from Newcastle upon Tyne, active since 2011. Their botanical name — referencing the rose family — frames contemplative, atmospheric post-black metal from the Tyneside city.
Italian gothic/black metal project launched in 2025, merging dark aesthetics with extreme metal intensity. Their fusion approach weaves gothic atmosphere through black metal's aggressive foundation.
Doom metal band from Warsaw, Poland, formed in 2022. Their prayer-bead name accompanies crushing, meditative doom from the Polish capital.
Dallas's Rosary Grave formed in 2023 at the crossroads of raw black metal and dungeon synth, pairing corrosive, low-fidelity black metal with ambient passages that feel genuinely haunted rather than decorative. It's a young project, but one that already sounds like it has a clear and unsettling vision.
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