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Under the Scythe is a technical death metal and deathcore band from Yaroslavl, Russia, formed in 2009 and battle-tested through shows alongside Slaughter to Prevail, Carnifex, and Despised Icon. Their discography spans from 2010's The Truth Inside You through 2024's Aether single, with Apotheosis receiving a remaster in 2023.
Melodic death metal and deathcore band from Southampton, England, active since 2022 and blending Scandinavian melodeath influences with modern deathcore breakdowns. Their south coast origins place them within the UK's growing extreme metal community.
Avant-garde black metal project from Madrid, Spain, pushing the boundaries of conventional black metal with experimental and unconventional compositions since 2023. Their approach infuses black metal's raw foundation with avant-garde elements that defy easy categorization.
Blackened grind band from Fuenlabrada on the outskirts of Madrid, blasting since 2009 and fusing grindcore's velocity with black metal's malevolence. Their 2022 album Mysticastration was released through a coalition of labels including Victim Records and Hecatombe Records.
Under-Construction is a black/death metal project from Soke, Turkey, active since 2021 and operating in the Turkish extreme metal underground. The project channels black and death metal aggression from the Aegean coast of Turkey.
Thrash metal and crossover band from Rome, Italy, active since 2017. Their playful name belies a serious commitment to high-energy crossover thrash from the Italian capital.
Heavy metal and rock band from Zagreb, Croatia, active since 2002 with over two decades of experience. Their enduring commitment to heavy metal and rock has made them a staple of the Croatian metal community.
Undercroft formed in Chile in 1991 as a death and thrash metal band and released a series of studio albums through the 1990s and 2000s, including Twisted Souls (1995), Bonebreaker (1997), and Danza Macabra (2000). The band later relocated to Stockholm and subsequently Hamburg, reflecting the global mobility common to South American extreme metal acts seeking wider distribution and touring opportunities. They shared stages with Kreator, Morbid Angel, and Therion during periods of European activity.
Undercroft are a death/thrash metal band that emerged from the Chilean underground in 1993 with a pair of demos, going on to release debut full-length "Twisted Souls" in 1995 and touring with Kreator, Morbid Angel, and Therion before relocating to Europe. They recorded "Evilusion" (2002) and "Ruins of Gomorrah" (2012) with Swedish producer Daniel Bergstrand, the latter released on Season of Mist; bassist and vocalist Alvaro Lillo also served in the live lineup of Watain during this period.
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