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Irrational Pull (2020)
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Für Kaiser, Volk und Vaterland! / Stoßtrupp 1917 (2018)
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The Powerless Rise (2010)
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Death and black metal band from Fredrikstad, Norway, active since 2024 and whose name means 'wolf hunger' in Norwegian. Their dual-genre approach combines death metal's brutality with the cold fury of Norwegian black metal.
Black metal project from Honefoss, Norway, emerging in 2025 and whose name translates to 'wolf shepherd.' Their Norwegian origins and lupine theme connect them to the deep tradition of nature-inspired Norwegian black metal.
Ulvennight is a Swedish black metal project active since 2019, channeling the dark Scandinavian tradition through raw and atmospheric compositions. The project operates within Sweden's vast black metal underground.
Iconic Norwegian band from Oslo, evolving dramatically from early black and folk metal through ambient, avant-garde, and electronica to new wave and synthpop since 1998. Their artistic metamorphosis from the raw extremity of Bergtatt to the sophisticated electronic soundscapes of later work makes them one of the most adventurous acts in music history.
Ulverheim is a black metal project from Molndal near Gothenburg, Sweden, active since 2012. The project contributes to the rich black metal tradition of western Sweden's Gothenburg region.
Heavy and black metal hybrid from Lombardy, Italy, active since 2015. Their sound fuses the power of traditional heavy metal with black metal's dark atmosphere, creating a distinctive Italian take on both genres.
Black metal project from the remote Norwegian town of Sauda, active since 1999 with over a quarter century of activity. Their isolated Ryfylke origins and long tenure make them a deeply rooted part of the Norwegian black metal landscape.
Operating out of St. Louis since 2020, UlvKult deal in raw, unadorned black metal with no interest in softening the edges. Stripped-down and venomous, they fit squarely in the American underground's grimier end.
Gothic and death metal band from Toulouse, France, featuring female vocals alongside black and death metal elements, formed by founding members of Leiden and In Lupus Pacis in 2018. Their releases including The Origins and Lioness blend dark metal, melodic hooks, and contrasting vocal styles.
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