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Masters of Morbidity (2022)
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Liars & Thieves (2024)
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Witchmoon: The Infernal Masquerade (feat. Marty Friedman) (2026)
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Ruoja is a melodic death metal band from Joensuu in eastern Finland, formed in 2018. Named from a Finnish word meaning roughly 'scum,' the band delivers melodic death metal from North Karelia.
Stoner metal and rock act from the Abruzzo village of Raiano, active since 2019 and delivering fuzz-laden grooves from central Italy's rugged mountain landscape. Their earthy sound channels the laid-back weight of the stoner tradition.
Raw black metal and ambient project from the tiny Piedmont village of Benevello, active since 2005 and channeling isolation through lo-fi extremity. Their rural origins in the Langhe wine country lend an authentically desolate quality to their sound.
Groove/thrash metal act from Montecchio Emilia launched in 2025, delivering crushing rhythmic weight and aggressive speed from Emilia-Romagna. Their dual approach draws power from both genres.
Melodic death metal band from Islandmagee, Northern Ireland, active since 2019. Their approach delivers melodic death metal from the remote Antrim peninsula.
Death metal band from Belfast, Northern Ireland, formed in 2019. Their approach channels death metal from the Northern Irish capital.
Rurbania is a raw black metal and dungeon synth project from the Grand Est region of northeastern France, formed in 2024. The project merges raw black metal with medieval dungeon synth atmospherics.
Rusalka is a melodic black/death metal band from Ibiza in Spain's Balearic Islands, active since 2008. Named after the Slavic water nymph, the band delivers atmospheric extreme metal from the famous Mediterranean island.
Rush-n-attakK is a heavy metal band from Irkutsk, Russia, formed in 2016. Their debut demo 'Raw Cuts 'n' Live Nutz' showcases hair metal and hard rock-infused heavy metal that has been honed through extensive live performances in Siberia.
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