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SE · 2020–present · active
Sepulchral Rift pair black and death metal from an undisclosed Swedish location since 2020. Their name of cracks forming in tombs channels the breaking open of sealed graves into compositions of anonymous dual-genre extremity.
Kazan, RU · 2026–present · active
Kazan's Sepulchral Witchcraft pair black and death metal from the Tatar capital since 2026. Their tomb-sorcery name channels necromantic arts into compositions of freshly-minted extremity from the Volga crossroads.
Madrid, ES · 2017–present · active
Sepulcration deal in death metal from Madrid, their tomb-themed name reflecting the morbid intensity of their extreme compositions. Active since 2017, they bring sepulchral brutality to the Spanish capital's underground.
Altötting, DE · 2008–present · active
Sequester deal in death/black metal from Altotting, the Bavarian Catholic pilgrimage town, creating a stark contrast between their sacred surroundings and profane music. Active since 2008, they've been channeling extreme metal from an unlikely source for nearly two decades.
Copenhagen, DK · 2022–present · active
Sequestrum deliver death metal and grindcore from Copenhagen, channeling medical-themed extremity (their name refers to a bone fragment isolated by necrosis). Formed in 2022, they bring pathological precision to the Danish extreme scene.
Wiesloch, DE · 2011–present · active
Seraphim craft doom/death/gothic metal from Wiesloch in Baden-Wurttemberg, blending angelic imagery with crushing heaviness and dark romanticism. Their triple-genre approach creates a rich, multi-layered sound that draws from each style's strengths.
Vienna, AT · 2006–present · active
Viennese progressive death metal outfit active since 2006, Serapis crafts technically demanding compositions that push beyond conventional death metal structures. Their progressive approach incorporates complex arrangements and shifting dynamics, reflecting Vienna's tradition of musical sophistication filtered through extreme metal.
Paris, FR · 2010–present · active
Drawing on the Parisian underground death metal scene, Serenius has been building a catalog of brutality since their 2010 formation in the French capital. Their approach channels classic death metal aggression filtered through the lens of France's thriving extreme music community.
Avignon, FR · 2024–present · active
A technical death metal outfit launched in Avignon in 2024, Seroth represents the newest wave of precision-obsessed extremity emerging from southern France. Their intricate compositions prioritize dizzying fretwork and rhythmic complexity over sheer heaviness alone.

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