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Refallen is a symphonic power metal band from Pohjanmaa (Ostrobothnia), Finland, formed in 2019. The band delivers orchestral power metal from the western Finnish coastal region.
Technical death metal band from Saint Petersburg, Russia, active since 2007. Nearly two decades of technically demanding death metal from Russia's cultural capital.
Heavy metal band from Serpukhov in the Moscow Oblast, formed in 2020. Their approach delivers traditional heavy metal from the small city south of Moscow.
London-based depressive black metal project whose very name spells 'suffer' in reverse, exploring themes of misanthropy, death, suicide, and self-loathing. Their bleak sonic palette channels the most despondent corners of the black metal spectrum from England's capital.
London-based progressive metal project started in 2009 by Cezary Phil Piekarczyk as a one-man endeavor before expanding into a five-piece playing epic metal and progressive rock. Their 2012 'Uncertainty' EP and 2013 album 'At Peace' showcase ambitious compositions driven by Piekarczyk's singular creative vision.
Reflected is a progressive metal band from Tampere, Finland, active since 2011. The band explores complex song structures and technical musicianship from Finland's inland industrial city.
Reflecting Black is a progressive metal band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 2021. The band delivers intricate progressive compositions from the Finnish capital.
Doom/death metal band from Oryol, Russia, active since 2017. Their approach combines doom's crushing weight with death metal's ferocity from the central Russian city.
Reflection of Misery was a black metal band from Managua, Nicaragua, active from 2020 until splitting up shortly after. The band released two full-lengths — Total Scorn of Life (2021) and Contranatura (2023) — along with the EP Communion with the Vile (2022), exploring themes of misanthropy, nihilism, and decadence. Tracks appeared on the Ataque de Metal Centroamericano compilation released by Nebiros Producciones in 2022.
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