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Zenoth is a groove metal and metalcore band from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2017. Their releases include the "Unreal Reality" EP (2018) and "Shores of Destiny" (2023), blending death, groove, and thrash metal sub-genres with recent singles produced by Zlatko Štefančić.
Zentroma is a death and groove metal band from Linz, Austria, formed in 2022. Their debut release "Living Host" (2022) is a four-track EP that blends progressive sensibilities with heavy grooves and aggressive death metal vocals.
Zepar is a raw black metal solo project from Helsinki, Finland, created in 2023 by Hera, who handles all instruments and vocals. The debut album "Sepulchral Voice of Darkness" (2023) features four lengthy tracks of atmospheric black metal released through Victims Of Fate.
Zephyr is a southern/stoner metal band from Budapest, Hungary, formed in 2011. They blend the grooves of southern metal with the heaviness of stoner rock, creating a warm yet powerful sound.
Zephyra is a metalcore/melodic groove metal band from Borås, Sweden. They blend metalcore aggression with melodic groove metal sensibilities for a dynamic, modern heavy sound.
Zepter is a traditional heavy metal band forged in Linz, Austria, drawing lyrical inspiration from early 1980s Italian horror films while paying musical tribute to classic acts like Virtue, Heavy Load, and Thin Lizzy. They have released two albums, including "Inferno," through Fucking Kill Records and HR Records.
Zer0 Human T0uch is a groove/thrash metal band from Madrid, Spain, formed in 2023. Their debut "Ultimate Trial" (2023) is a twelve-track instrumental album of thrashcore, delivering aggressive thrash and groove metal riffing without vocals.
Zerakiel is a melodic heavy metal band from Hankasalmi, Finland, formed in 2018. They craft melodic heavy metal and rock with a focus on strong guitar melodies and accessible songwriting.
Zerberus is a gothic/doom metal band from Innsbruck, Austria, delivering slow, heavy riffs entwined with dark, melancholic atmosphere. Their sound draws on the classic European tradition of blending doom metal weight with gothic sensibility.
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