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Eschatology of War (2021)
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Big Ship Little Ship / Bassline Junkie (2020)
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No More Hollywood Endings (2025)
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German heavy/power metal band from Bamberg, formed in 2024. They bring a fresh take on the classic German heavy and power metal tradition that the country is renowned for.
German heavy/speed metal band from Böblingen, formed in 2021. They draw on the classic German speed metal tradition, pairing fast riffing with the melodic sensibility of traditional heavy metal.
French heavy metal band from Couzon-au-Mont-d'Or near Lyon, formed in 2018. They play traditional heavy metal from the hills above France's gastronomic capital.
French heavy metal band from Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, formed in 2016. They play classic heavy metal from the sunny south of France.
German heavy metal and hard rock band from Saarbrücken, formed in 2017. They bridge classic hard rock energy with heavy metal power, drawing from both traditions.
London heavy metal band formed in 2015, trading in heavy nights and fuzzy dreams across a prolific catalog including Der Schattenwaechter and Zwei: Die Rache. Their German-titled releases hint at dark, conceptual storytelling wrapped in atmospheric, fuzz-laden heaviness.
German melodic heavy metal band from Fischbach, formed in 2014. They craft hook-driven heavy metal with strong melodies and an accessible yet powerful sound.
Heavy and power metal band from Wangen an der Aare, Switzerland, formed in 2024. A new act bringing melodic power and heavy metal might from the Bernese Mittelland.
Irish heavy/groove metal act active since 2012, anchoring traditional heavy metal's melodic sensibility in crushing mid-tempo grooves. Their chunky riffing and powerful vocal delivery create a sound designed for maximum physical impact.
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