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152 bands found
Plauen, DE · 2024–present · active
German death/groove metal band from Plauen, formed in 2024. They blend death metal's brutality with groove metal's rhythmic hooks for a punishing modern sound.
Prekmurje, SI · 2012–present · active
Prekmurje-based thrash/groove metal act active since 2012, anchoring their riff-driven assault in mid-tempo grooves that demand involuntary headbanging. Their compositions balance thrash metal's speed with the crushing rhythmic weight of groove metal.
London, GB · 1999–present · active
London-based heavy metal band with roots stretching back to 1999, evolving from traditional heavy metal into heavier groove metal territory over the years. A long-standing presence in the UK metal underground.
Moscow, RU · 2013–present · active
Moscow-based groove metal/metalcore outfit active since 2013, combining crushing syncopated riffs with metalcore's dynamic song structures and breakdown-heavy approach. Their sound bridges pit-ready heaviness with modern extreme metal aggression.
Prague, CZ · 2013–present · active
Czech groove metal and metalcore outfit from Prague, formed in 2013 and self-described as 'a few guys playing metal.' Their debut Eternal Conflict features 11 tracks of aggressive, socially conscious metal with guest appearances from members of Dolor, Diphteria, and Exorcizphobia.
Katowice, PL · 2018–present · active
Katowice-based thrash/groove metal act active since 2018, anchoring their riff-driven assault in mid-tempo grooves that demand involuntary headbanging. Their compositions balance thrash metal's speed with the crushing rhythmic weight of groove metal.
Escobedo de Camargo, ES · 2018–present · active
Spanish death/groove metal band from Escobedo de Camargo in Cantabria, formed in 2018. They blend death metal brutality with groove metal's rhythmic hooks.
Helsingborg, SE · 2023–present · active
Helsingborg-based groove metal/metalcore outfit active since 2023, combining crushing syncopated riffs with metalcore's dynamic song structures and breakdown-heavy approach. Their sound bridges pit-ready heaviness with modern extreme metal aggression.
Vienna, AT · 2005–present · active
Metalcore and groove metal act from Vienna, Austria, active since 2005. They combine the rhythmic heaviness of groove metal with metalcore's melodic breakdowns and aggressive vocal delivery.

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