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Black Achemoth is a black metal band from São Paulo, Brazil, active since 2004 and focused on occult and Satanic themes. The band has released multiple albums including "Revealing the Somber Powers of Hell" (2008), "Under the Veil of Darkness" (2012), and "Ater Doctrina et Consecratio" (2014).
One of Austria's longest-running heavy metal acts, based in Vienna since 1995. They draw from a wide range of influences across heavy metal's spectrum, forging a distinctive sound over nearly three decades.
Heavy metal and hard rock band from Northamptonshire, formed in 2014, whose single Precious Possession received airplay on Sky TV, BBC, and Kerrang. Their album Deadly Sins spans thirteen tracks of classic-styled heavy metal and hard rock.
German heavy metal band from Westerstede in Lower Saxony, formed in 2025. They bring fresh traditional heavy metal energy to the North German underground.
German melodic black/death metal band from Otterberg, formed in 2022. They blend melodic guitar harmonies with the extremity of black and death metal.
Industrial metal project from Cheltenham, active since 2020. Their tracks including Wolves in Action and Liberation...Now! deliver socially conscious, politically engaged industrial metal.
Olsztyn-based black metal project active since 1996, one of Poland's longer-running devotees of satanic black metal orthodoxy. Their uncompromising approach and consistent output across nearly three decades speak to a fanatical dedication to the genre's darkest principles.
Finnish heavy metal band from Kouvola, formed in 2019. They play classic heavy metal from the southeastern Finnish countryside.
French heavy metal and hard rock band from Le Mans, formed in 2019. They play classic heavy metal with hard rock energy from the city famous for its 24-hour race.
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