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Termination Redux (EP) (2024)
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Death Atlas (2019)
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Hands of Eternity (2024)
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Philadelphia doom and stoner metal band formed in 2014, drawing on the slow, heavy riff traditions of both genres to craft dense, hypnotic soundscapes. Their name references the witch-like creature of Slavic folklore, a fitting emblem for their brooding, ritualistic approach.
Strigaskór Nr. 42 deal in death metal from the Reykjavik/Kópavogur area since 2013. Their enigmatic, numbered name reflects the Icelandic scene's tendency toward the mysterious and unconventional.
Strigiform deliver avant-garde black and death metal from an undisclosed Italian location since 2009. Named for the owl order, their nocturnal-predator identity suits compositions of hunting, calculated extremity.
Raw black metal project from Framingham, Massachusetts, formed in 2022, channeling the lo-fi, abrasive aesthetic of the genre's underground roots. The band takes its name from the Romanian vampire myth, reflecting a dark, primitive sensibility.
Groove metal and metalcore band from Kennewick, Washington, formed in 2022, blending down-tuned rhythmic aggression with the melodic sensibilities of modern metalcore. Despite sharing a name with the Massachusetts raw black metal act, this band occupies decidedly heavier, groove-driven territory.
Black metal project based in Hamilton, Ohio, active since 2015, operating within the stripped-down, atmospheric tradition of American underground black metal. The Roman numeral in the name suggests an esoteric or occult orientation consistent with the genre.
Strigon channel black metal from the Asturian city of Gijon, drawing their name from Romanian vampire folklore. Active since 2018, they bring Cantabrian darkness to the northern Spanish black metal scene.
Strike Back deliver death and thrash metal from the German underground, combining extreme metal's brutality with aggressive velocity. Active since 2015, they bring retaliatory force to the German extreme scene.
Heavy metal and hard rock band from Racine, Wisconsin, formed in 2024, part of the current wave of bands reviving the straightforward, riff-driven sound of traditional heavy metal.
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