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Nuremberg, DE · 2014–present · active
Progressive technical death metal project of renowned drummer Hannes Grossmann from Nuremberg, Germany, known for his work with Necrophagist, Obscura, and Blotted Science. His solo album Echoes Of Eternity pays homage to his former bands while showcasing his compositional prowess, recorded entirely at his MordorSounds studio.
DE · 2018–present · active
Electronic groove/melodic death metal and synthwave project from Germany, formed in 2018. Their audacious fusion of electronic dance music elements with death metal heaviness creates a uniquely futuristic take on extreme metal.
Kerava, FI · 2018–present · active
Born in the devastating underground of Kerava, this death/thrash metal/hardcore act has delivered unflinching intensity since 2018. Their sound channels the genre's most crushing impulses through thunderous riffs.
London, GB · 2021–present · active
Hapless Wretch is a blackened death metal band from London, England, formed in 2021. They forge extreme metal at the fierce intersection of black and death metal.
Brno, CZ · 2011–present · active
Czech band from Brno formed in 2011, evolving from thrash/death metal origins into progressive rock and metal territory. This dramatic stylistic transformation demonstrates their restless creative ambition and refusal to be confined by genre boundaries.
Porto, PT · 2025–present · active
Happy Farm is a death metal/grindcore band from Porto, Portugal, active since 2025 and delivering uncompromising extremity through crushing riffs and guttural vocals. The project channels the relentless brutality of the genre.

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Tel Aviv, DE · 2012–present · active
Black/death metal project with roots in Tel Aviv and based in Germany, active since 2012. Their international perspective brings a unique cultural dimension to their ferocious black/death metal assault.
Essen, DE · 2010–present · active
Melodic death metal band from Essen, Germany, active since 2010. Their polished sound brings Scandinavian-influenced melodic death metal to the heart of the Ruhr industrial region.
Östersund, SE · 2015–present · active
Harassed is a death metal band from Östersund, Sweden, active since 2015 and delivering uncompromising extremity through crushing riffs and guttural vocals. The project channels the relentless brutality of the genre.

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