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Always Expire merges death metal, melodic death metal, and progressive metal from Brighton since 2023, their mortality-themed name reflecting the transience at the core of their compositions. Their seaside origins add an unlikely backdrop to their extreme ambitions.
Always War delivers crossover and hardcore from Uppsala since 2010. Their perpetual-conflict name drives fifteen years of punk-influenced aggression from Sweden's ecclesiastical capital.
Philadelphia progressive/post-metal project named for the Alaskan ski resort. Crush blends soaring, atmospheric passages with crushing heaviness in the Isis and Russian Circles tradition.
Alyiria is a progressive symphonic death metal band from Teresina, Piauí, formed by vocalist Bruna Soares alongside Ícaro Allysson, João Arthur, and Leonardo César. Their debut album "Heiress" (2023) is a concept record tied to a dark fantasy novel, drawing comparisons to Fleshgod Apocalypse and Cradle of Filth for its hour-long runtime, neoclassical guitar solos, and densely orchestrated arrangements.
Atmospheric black metal/ambient/folk project existing at the intersection of multiple atmospheric genres. A deeply underground act with minimal public presence.
Orlando, Florida progressive metal solo project. Technical ambition from the theme park capital.
Alyssum channels depressive and post-black metal from Saint Petersburg since 2021. Named after the flower symbolizing calmness in the language of flowers, they bring a fragile botanical beauty to the emotional extremity of DSBM.
Detroit NWOTHM project. Motor City classic metal with an analytical edge implied by the name.
Athens' Alzalam emerged in 2024 with a sophisticated fusion of post-metal, progressive metal, and sludge, building expansive compositions that shift between contemplative passages and crushing heaviness. Their Arabic-derived name (meaning 'darkness') signals a fascination with shadow and depth.
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