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Ljubljana death metal act formed in 2011, delivering sustained brutality from Slovenia's capital for over a decade. Their evocative name adds a cold atmospheric dimension to their crushing sound.
Russkaja are a Vienna, Austria-based band formed in 2005 by former Stahlhammer vocalist Georgij Makazaria, blending Eastern European folk music, ska, polka, and heavy rock into what they describe as 'Russian Turbo Polka Metal.' Signed to Napalm Records, the band is known in Austria partly through their role as the house band on the late-night comedy program Willkommen Österreich, and have maintained an extensive European touring presence through boisterous, high-energy live performances.
Heavy metal band from Athens, Greece, formed in 2026. Their approach delivers traditional heavy metal from the Greek capital.
Rust in Peace is a thrash/groove metal band from Vigo in Galicia, northwestern Spain, active since 2013. Named after the iconic Megadeth album, the band channels thrash and groove metal from the major Atlantic port city.
Rust of Chains is a heavy metal band from Kazan, Russia, formed in 2022. Their debut album 'Judgment Day' features eleven tracks of heavy/speed metal with progressive and hard rock elements, exploring themes of false gods and the cycle of time.
Thrash metal band from Zielona Góra, Poland, active since 2010. Their long-running project delivers thrash from the western Polish wine region.
Thrash metal band from Warsaw, Poland, active since 2013. Their approach delivers classic thrash from the Polish capital.
Thrash metal and hard rock act from Lana in the German-speaking South Tyrol region, formed in 2018 and bringing aggressive energy from Italy's alpine north. Their sound channels the raw power of classic thrash through a hard rock lens.
One-man death metal project from Caetité, Bahia, Brazil, founded in early 2024 by guitarist Eduardo Henrique Dias (known as Eddie). The debut album Gateways of Purgatory was released on November 30, 2024, an eight-track record drawing influence from Death, Carcass, Obituary, and Vomitory.
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