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Divine (2024)
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Agamemnon (2025)
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Sunset on the Golden Age (2017)
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Starbuck play melodic heavy metal from Goppingen, channeling the classic European melodic tradition through hook-driven compositions. Formed in 2021, they bring bright, star-guided melodies to the Swabian metal scene.
Los Angeles stoner metal outfit formed in 2017, Starburner traffics in fuzz-drenched, groove-heavy riffs that draw equally from psychedelic rock and the heavier end of the desert sound.
Formed in Mobile, Alabama in 2019, Starcaller plays melodic black/death metal that layers sweeping guitar harmonies and atmospheric tremolo work over blasting rhythmic aggression.
Melodic death metal band from Brasschaat near Antwerp, active since 1998, making them one of the longer-running melodic death metal acts in Belgium. Over a quarter century of activity reflects their deep commitment to the Scandinavian-influenced melodeath sound.
Heavy metal band from Pleasanton, California, active since 2018, Starch deal in straightforward traditional metal with an emphasis on muscular riffing and unpretentious songwriting.
Indianapolis progressive metal act founded in 2024, StarChaser blends intricate instrumental passages with rock-rooted hooks in the expansive progressive metal/rock tradition.
Doom metal band from Waycross, Georgia with roots stretching back to 2006, Starchild pursues the slow, heavy, and mournful end of the doom spectrum with a long-running commitment to the genre.
Starchilde explore the intricate landscapes of progressive metal from Washington, Tyne and Wear. Founded in 2020, their compositions favor flowing arrangements and melodic sophistication over brute force.
Ferocious Thrash Metal out of Texas.
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