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State Of Unrest (2023)
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Black and thrash metal band from Albershausen near Stuttgart, Germany, active since 2014 with their 2014 promo Tormented Souls showcasing their aggressive fusion of genres. Their repertoire also includes tribute work honoring Behemoth, reflecting their deep roots in extreme metal.
Unholyath is a Ukrainian black metal project from Kadiivka, active since 2009 with albums including End of Humanity and Antidogma. The project channels uncompromising black metal from the Donetsk Oblast.
Thrash metal band from the small Finnish town of Varkaus, active since 2020 and channeling classic thrash aggression. Their sound delivers the riff-driven fury and speed that defines thrash metal from Finland's metal heartland.
Death metal band from San Michele al Tagliamento near Venice, Italy, active since 2022. Their hunting-themed name and Venetian coastal origins lend a distinctive identity to their death metal assault.
Progressive metal band from Galicia in northwestern Spain, active since 2017 and exploring the genre's expansive sonic possibilities. Their compositions balance technical proficiency with progressive rock's dynamic range and structural ambition.
Death metal band from Palma, Mallorca, active since 2010 with a name that incongruously blends mythical imagery with extreme metal brutality. Their Mediterranean island origins bring a unique identity to their death metal assault.
Melodic heavy metal band from the small Bavarian town of Selbitz, delivering polished traditional metal with an emphasis on melody and hook-driven songwriting since 2010. Their approach prioritizes accessible yet powerful heavy metal in the classic European style.
Unified Theory is a progressive metal project from Seixal in Portugal's Setubal district, exploring technically ambitious compositions since 2018. The project blends progressive song structures with heavy metal foundation.
Munich death metal band making a name for themselves through stark, uncompromising extremity exploring the collapse of faith, identity, and meaning. Their expanding catalog from Ascend The Plank through Scourge to the latest EP From Flesh To Void shows continuous growth in both musical and lyrical scope.
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