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Featured Album
Slaughter & Apparatus - A Methodical Overture (2023)
Featured Melodic Death Metal Album
With Oden On Our Side (2015)
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Featured Death Metal Album
Coronary Reconstruction (EP) (2024)
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Silverwave blend groove metal with metalcore from Madrid, combining rhythmic heaviness with modern breakdowns and melodic hooks. Formed in 2019, they bring shimmering aggression to the Spanish capital's heavy scene.
Sin Control deliver groove and thrash metal from the Castilian city of Zamora, combining rhythmic punch with thrash velocity. Active since 2015, they bring uncontrolled aggression to the northwestern Castilian underground.
Sinergia channel groove metal from Barcelona, building rhythmic, headbang-inducing compositions from the Catalan capital. Active since 2017, they bring synergistic heaviness to the Mediterranean scene.
SinKing deliver groove metal from the southern Finnish town of Turenki, channeling rhythmic heaviness as they sink into heavy grooves. Formed in 2020, they bring sin-laden rhythmic power to the Kanta-Hame scene.
Sinmas evolved from hardcore/punk origins into thrash and groove metal from Bilbao, tracing the natural bridge between punk energy and metal aggression. Active since 2020, they bring Basque crossover spirit to the Spanish thrash scene.
Sinnemia blend groove and gothic metal with rock elements from Brno, creating a darkly melodic sound that balances heaviness with accessibility. Their Moravian capital base gives them access to one of the Czech Republic's most vibrant music scenes.
Sixfinger blend melodic thrash, groove metal, and metalcore from Linz am Rhein, creating a versatile, hard-hitting sound that draws from multiple aggressive genres. Their Rhineland output combines the best elements of each style.
Skela evolved from thrash metal into groove metal from Paterna near Valencia, broadening their rhythmic palette while maintaining aggressive foundations. Formed in 2024, they bring evolving heaviness to the Valencian scene.
Skulldriver deliver groove and thrash metal from the Swedish-speaking Finnish town of Liljendal, combining rhythmic heaviness with thrash velocity. Active since 2017, they bring skull-driving force to the Ostrobothnia scene.
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