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Birmingham-based project merging black metal's atmospheric bleakness with doom metal's crushing deliberation, active since 2003. Their compositions stretch between glacial tempos and frenzied tremolo passages, creating a dynamic tension between despair and fury.
Finnish black metal band from Marttila, formed in 2011. They deliver raw black metal from the rural southwestern Finnish countryside.
Death metal outfit from Catanzaro, formed in 2018. Their sound draws from the genre's foundational playbook of crushing riffs, blast beats, and growled vocals, executed with the conviction of dedicated extremists.
Since 2023, this Swedish heavy metal act has kept the flame of traditional metal burning from Norrköping. Their sound is built on the genre's bedrock: powerful riffs, commanding vocals, and unwavering commitment.
German thrash/death/groove metal band from Weiden in the Upper Palatinate, formed in 2013. They blend three metal traditions with a beer-fueled attitude from eastern Bavaria.
Ljubljana-based folk metal act active since 2010, weaving traditional melodies and acoustic instrumentation into a heavy metal framework. Their compositions bridge musical heritage with the power of electric amplification.
Cagliari-based progressive metal act active since 2017, crafting compositions that push beyond conventional metal structures through complex arrangements and shifting dynamics. Their music rewards attentive listening with unexpected turns and layered instrumentation.
Brian Posehn is a San Francisco-born stand-up comedian and actor with a long history of integrating heavy metal into his comedy, beginning with his debut comedy album Live In: Nerd Rage (Relapse Records, 2006), which included the original metal track 'Metal by Numbers.' His 2020 album Grandpa Metal, co-written with Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian and Fall Out Boy's Joe Trohman, features guest appearances from Corey Taylor, Scott Ian, Weird Al Yankovic, Michael Starr, and Brendon Small, functioning as a genuine metal record built around comedic metal archetypes rather than parody.
Nottingham-based grindcore/powerviolence outfit active since 2015, dealing in short, violent compositions that careen between blasting speed and crushing slow sections. Their confrontational approach strips heavy music to its most aggressive core.
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