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Slave to the Scalpel (2021)
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Hands of Eternity (2024)
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State Of Unrest (2023)
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French black/thrash metal band from Grenoble, formed in 2015. They deliver owl-dark black/thrash from the Alpine city of southeastern France.
Estonian heavy metal band from Tallinn, active since 2005. With two decades of output, they are a veteran presence in Estonia's traditional metal scene.
Blackpest was a black metal band from João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil, active from the early 2000s until around 2015. The band pursued a misanthropic and nihilistic aesthetic, with lyrical themes centered on intolerance, depression, and hatred.
Metalcore band from the south coast of the UK, active since 2012, blending death metal, groove metal, and technical metal influences. Their releases Getting a Foothold and A Break in the Bend showcase tight, aggressive songwriting from a four-piece lineup.
Ludvika-based heavy metal and hard rock outfit active since 2011, blending classic heavy metal riffing with the swagger and groove of hard rock. Their sound channels the spirit of 1970s and 1980s arena rock through crunchy guitar tones and hook-laden songwriting.
Heavy metal band from Carinthia, Austria, active since 2013. They forge straightforward, riff-centered heavy metal in the traditional European style.
Swedish melodic thrash metal act active since 2020, tempering the genre's trademark aggression with harmonized guitar leads and dynamic songwriting. Their approach delivers thrash metal's visceral energy without sacrificing melodic accessibility.
Death 'n' Roll outfit from Bucharest, formed in 2011. Their sound channels the full spectrum of their genre influences into a cohesive body of work that speaks to dedicated followers of heavy music.
German progressive death metal band from Berlin, formed in 2015. They layer progressive complexity and technical skill over a death metal foundation.
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