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Death/black/doom metal act from Santander on Spain's northern coast, merging three extreme subgenres since 2017. Their approach draws from the Cantabrian coast's harsh, windswept character to fuel their multi-genre darkness.
Doom and sludge metal band from Worcester, England launched in 2024. They bring crushing heaviness from the West Midlands.
Part of the island that birthed Sólstafir and Misthyrming, this act channels doom metal and funeral doom metal with a focus on tectonic grooves and sorrowful melodic passages. Formed in 2025, based in Reykjavík, the low end alone could register on seismographs.
Belgian sludge, screamo, and post-metal band from Ghent, crafting music described as imminent, fierce, and dark since 2014. Their catalog includes the albums "Allure" and "MERE" plus a collaborative split 10" with Amenra.
Doom and stoner metal band from Mikkeli, Finland formed in 2017. They bring fuzzy, heavy riffs from the lake district of eastern Finland.
Pushing the boundaries of doom metal, this British outfit from Grimsby has been refining their craft since 2015. Their sound hinges on cavernous low-end and hypnotic repetition, delivered with unwavering intensity.
Part of Ukraine's fierce and unyielding metal community, this act channels doom metal and stoner metal with a focus on fuzz-drenched riffs and hypnotic, groove-laden repetition. Formed in 2016, based in Cherkasy, the results are heavier and more inventive than the genre tag might suggest.
Doom and stoner metal band from Dublin, Ireland active since 2012. They deliver heavy, fuzzy riffs from the Irish capital.
Drone doom duo from Jyvaskyla, Finland active since 2012, featuring two bass players and drums. They describe their sound as crushing and groovy stoner doom powered by two distorted, fuzzy bass guitars.
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