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Teardown is a melodic gothic metal band from Haapajärvi, Finland, formed in 2021. They blend gothic atmosphere with melodic metal from rural central Finland.
Sofia melodic death/metalcore band founded in January 2013 by guitarist and vocalist Liubomir Kabakov alongside guitarist Teodor Dimitrov and bassist Nikolay Stoichkov. Their debut album Fighting Myself (2016), recorded at the Delusional Thoughts Studio in Sofia, draws heavily from the Swedish melodic death metal tradition alongside American NWOAHM acts like In Flames and Five Finger Death Punch. The eleven-track record established them as one of the more accessible melodic extreme metal acts in Bulgaria's capital.
Liège speed/thrash act Tears of Blood were active from 2003 to 2010, drawing clear influence from Metallica, Iron Maiden, and Motörhead while operating as an independent band. Their recorded output includes a pair of demos that capture the band's energetic take on the classic European heavy metal tradition.
Tears of Clown is a thrash/heavy metal band from the Canary Islands, Spain, formed in 2023. They play aggressive thrash with heavy metal foundations from the Atlantic archipelago.
Tears of Magdalena is a symphonic metal band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 2011. They layer orchestral symphonic elements over heavy metal foundations.
Tears of Styrbjorn from Brno play pagan metal that weaves Slavic and Norse mythological themes into a foundation of heavy, folk-inflected compositions. Active since 2011, the band draw their name from the legendary Viking prince Styrbjorn the Strong, reflecting their dedication to epic historical storytelling.
Tears of the Nightflower is a gothic metal project from Karcsa, Hungary, active since 2011. They create atmospheric, emotionally rich gothic metal with dark romantic themes and melancholic beauty.
Tease the Demon from Hobro in northern Jutland blend melodic groove metal with death metal elements, creating a provocative, riff-heavy sound since 2020. Their daring name captures the risk-taking attitude they bring to extreme metal from the small Danish town.
Teaser is a thrash metal band from Kronach, Germany, originally formed in 1979, making them one of the earliest thrash-adjacent acts in the Franconian scene. Their longevity reflects decades of dedication to aggressive, riff-driven thrash metal.
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