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Lyon, FR · 2013–present · active
French death metal and grindcore band from Lyon, formed in 2013. They deliver serial-killer-themed death-grind from France's gastronomic capital.
Vila Nova de Gaia, PT · 2010–present · active
Death/thrash outfit from Vila Nova de Gaia, formed in 2010. Their sound channels the raw energy of 1980s thrash through death metal's heavier lens, pairing aggressive vocals with riff-centric compositions.
Winchester, GB · 2022–present · active
Death metal band from Winchester, formed in 2022. They bring crushing extremity to the Hampshire metal scene.
Manchester, GB · 2022–present · active
Melodic death/groove metal band from Manchester, formed in 2022, operating at the intersection of experimental black metal, industrial production, and hip-hop. Their debut album explores themes of mental health, incarceration, and societal collapse through kaiju-inspired imagery and aggressive sonic experimentation.
Hamburg, DE · 2013–present · active
German melodic death metal band from Hamburg, formed in 2013. They craft melodic death metal with the precision and polish Hamburg's metal scene is known for.
Patras, GR · 2014–present · active
Melodic death metal outfit from Patras, formed in 2014. Twin-guitar harmonies and soaring lead work temper the brutality of blast beats and growled vocals, creating compositions that are both punishing and anthemic.
Moscow, RU · 2010–present · active
Moscow-based melodic death metal act active since 2010, threading harmonized guitar leads and memorable hooks through aggressive, double-bass-driven arrangements. Their approach balances accessibility with genuine heaviness, drawing from the Gothenburg tradition.
Česká Třebová, CZ · 2014–present · active
Czech death metal band from Česká Třebová, formed in 2014. They deliver brutal, technically inclined death metal rooted in the genre's classic traditions.
Komsomolsk-on-Amur, RU · 2023–present · active
Melodic death metal outfit from Komsomolsk-on-Amur, formed in 2023. Twin-guitar harmonies and soaring lead work temper the brutality of blast beats and growled vocals, creating compositions that are both punishing and anthemic.

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