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Zharmaq is a melodic death metal band from Salgótarján, Hungary, formed in 2006. Their album "Humánkaptár" (2006) features Hungarian-language lyrics incorporating literary references from authors like Imre Madách and János Pilinszky, exploring existential and philosophical themes through metal.
Zharzha is an experimental stoner metal band from Sabadell, Spain, formed in 2021. Their prolific output includes live albums like "Punto Cero" (2022) and studio releases such as "Guruismo Deficiente" (2023) and "Fuendetodos" (2024), recorded across various studios in Spain.
Zhiva is a heavy metal and hard rock band from Jönköping, Sweden, formed in 2020. They deliver classic heavy metal and hard rock with energetic performances from the Småland region.
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Zhor is a black metal band from Podolínec, Slovakia, formed in 2017. They deliver raw, uncompromising black metal from the mountainous Spiš region of northeastern Slovakia.
Zhora is a progressive/sludge metal four-piece from Clonmel, Ireland, formed in 2012. Self-described as "righters of wrongs; drinkers of pints," their discography spans from "Feet Nailed to the Ground" (2012) through "Mortals" (2020), delivering progressive sludge with dynamic, layered compositions.
Zhraja is a gothic and folk metal band from Minsk, Belarus, incorporating industrial elements into their layered sound. Their eclectic approach blends traditional Belarusian folk melodies with heavy gothic atmospheres and electronic textures.
Zhrine is a black metal band from Reykjavík, Iceland, formed in 2016. Their album "Unortheta" showcases the dark, atmospheric intensity that has become synonymous with Iceland's distinctive extreme metal scene.
Zhuo is a groove metal band from Valencia, Spain, formed in 2011. Their self-titled debut album features six tracks of heavy, groove-driven metal released under a Creative Commons license.
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