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The Blind Leading The Blind (2018)
Featured Grindcore Album
Scum (2017)
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Featured Progressive Metal Album
Grave Mounds And Grave Mistakes (Luxus) (2018)
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Vladek is a melodic black metal project from Alicante, Spain, formed in 2020. They blend melodic elements with black metal's atmospheric intensity.
Vlk is a progressive/post-black metal band from Berlin, Germany, formed in 2013. They merge the atmospheric expansiveness of post-black metal with progressive composition and dynamic song structures.
Vlkoslak is a symphonic black metal band from Leverano near Lecce, Italy, active since 2001. They layer symphonic orchestration over black metal's ferocity from the Salento region.
Vltima is a black metal project from Germany, active since 2001. They have maintained a long-running presence in the German black metal underground with raw, uncompromising compositions.
Vltor is a pagan black/folk metal band from northern Italy, formed in 2019. They weave pagan and folk elements into an aggressive black metal framework.
Vltra Libra is a post-black metal project from Nantes, France, formed in 2025. They explore the atmospheric and emotional dimensions of post-black metal.
Vnzvcht is a black metal project from Ried im Innkreis, Austria, released through Darker Realms Records. Their conceptual work "Kapitel 1: Der Seelische Tod eines Kindes" explores dark psychological themes through raw, atmospheric black metal compositions.
Voak is a black metal project from Athens, Greece, formed in 2020. They deliver atmospheric black metal from the Greek capital.
Voces Magicae is an atmospheric black metal band from Glasgow, Scotland, formed in 2017. They deliver immersive atmospheric black metal from the Scottish underground.
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