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No Grave But The Sea (Deluxe Edition) (2017)
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Female-fronted psychedelic doom with vocalist Tiffany Marie over occult-themed compositions by KJLK. Released two records in 2014, blending heavy doom riffs with mythological and ritualistic atmosphere.
Vepkóç is a death metal band from Almansa, Spain, formed in 2017. They play aggressive, uncompromising death metal from the Castilla-La Mancha region.
Vera Cruz was formed in Paris in 2009, blending melodic hardcore and metalcore with a raw rock 'n' roll edge. The band released their debut EP Surviving Farrah Fawcett in 2010 and followed it with their full-length Skinandteethandnails, which captured the volatile intensity that made them a fixture on the European hardcore circuit alongside acts such as Terror, Every Time I Die, and Cancer Bats. The band disbanded in 2015 after several years of relentless touring across Europe.
Verachtet is a black metal band from Zerbst, Germany, active since 2007. Their 2007 debut "The Winter Embrace" features five tracks of atmospheric black metal with themes of nature, memory, and winter landscapes.
Verachtung is an atmospheric black metal/ambient project from Germany, formed in 2023. The project blends black metal aggression with ambient soundscapes to create immersive, atmospheric compositions.
Ljungby's Veracious delivers melodic death metal with a focus on hooky twin-guitar harmonies and driving rhythms rooted in the Gothenburg tradition. Their accessible yet aggressive sound balances memorable melodies with death metal's essential heaviness.
Verantecia is a progressive metal/rock band from Chemnitz, Germany, formed in 2020. They explore the boundaries between progressive metal and rock with dynamic compositions and technical musicianship.
Veratyr is a black metal project from Commentry, France, formed in 2020. They deliver raw black metal from the Auvergne region of central France.
Dallas crossover thrash/hardcore. Fast and furious since the early 80s.
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