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Gothic metal and rock band from Madrid, Spain, weaving dark romanticism and heavy atmospheres since 2013. Their sound draws from the gothic metal tradition of moody melodies, atmospheric keyboards, and contrasting vocal dynamics.
Mysterious one-man cosmic death metal entity on Blood Harvest Records. Sci-fi synths and brutal riffs collide — no one since Nocturnus has embraced keyboards in death metal quite like this.
Black metal project from Leipzig, Germany, descending into the darkness of one's own existence through music exploring suffering, despair, and human darkness. Their two demos, Weltensterben and Horridus Cometa, established their bleak sonic vision since forming in 2024.
Experimental doom metal band from Athens, Greece, active since 2007, known for their progressive approach incorporating atmospheric and ambient passages into doom metal. Their extensive discography includes albums like Never, EASE, and Change, establishing them as innovators in Greek doom.
Berlin-based heavy metal band performing in both German and English, blending glam metal swagger with traditional heavy metal power. Their 2019 debut Heavy Metal Gefahr, released through Phantom Records, delivers ten tracks recorded at Schlachthaus Nebelschutz with titles ranging from the provocative Domina to the cosmic Hubble Weltraum Teleskop.
Electronic and melodic death metal hybrid from Toulouse, France, fusing synthesized textures with melodic death metal since 2015. Their innovative blend of electronic production with extreme metal creates a distinctive sound within the French metal scene.
Death and alternative metal project from the Pohjois-Savo region of Finland, emerging in 2024 with a sound that combines death metal's heaviness with alternative metal's accessibility. Their approach brings an unexpected melodic dimension to death metal's aggressive foundation.
Thrash metal band from the Scottish cities of Stirling and Falkirk, active since 2019. Their sound channels classic thrash aggression from the heart of Scotland, delivering riff-driven fury with relentless energy.
Unkempt is a solo death metal project from Evora, Portugal, written and performed entirely by Nuno Verdades, blending blackened crust, death metal, powerviolence, and thrash into a low-tuned assault. Their 2020 release Devoured by the Void features guest appearances from Pedro Pires and Tiago Barradas across its most intense tracks.
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