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The Blind Leading The Blind (2018)
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Scum (2017)
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Grave Mounds And Grave Mistakes (Luxus) (2018)
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Heavy metal band from Roeselare in West Flanders, Belgium, keeping the spirit of classic metal alive since 2012. Their riff-driven approach delivers straightforward, no-frills heavy metal from the heart of Flemish Belgium.
A product of Scandinavia's melodic death metal epicenter, this Edsbyn-based heavy metal act channels NWOBHM-rooted riffing with timeless melodic hooks. Active since 2019, twin-guitar interplay and vocal power form the backbone of their sound.
Romanian metal band from Sibiu in Transylvania active since 2018, evolving from early melodic death metal through a heavy metal phase and back to melodic death metal. Their Transylvanian base in one of Romania's best-preserved medieval cities adds historic atmosphere.
Heavy metal band from Kokkola, Finland formed in 2018. They bring classic heavy metal from the Ostrobothnian coast.
The Polish city of Warsaw serves as headquarters for this heavy metal operation, whose arsenal includes classic metal thunder with a modern edge. The production keeps things raw and honest — no frills, all metal.
When Evil Fire emerged in 2017 from Giussano (Monza and Brianza), they brought with them a sound rooted in heavy metal — all Maiden-esque gallops and Priest-inspired vocal histrionics. They play metal the way it was meant to be: loud, proud, and unfiltered.
Heavy/thrash metal band from Herford in East Westphalia, Germany, delivering aggressive, hook-driven metal since 2019. Their menacing name sets the tone for a sound that combines traditional heavy metal power with thrash metal's cutting edge.
Heavy metal, speed metal, and thrash band from Pamplona, Navarra, Spain active since 2013. Their discography includes the 2016 album Witchcraft, eight tracks of relentless speed metal with a Basque-language closing track.
Heavy metal band from Salamanca, Spain formed in 2011. They keep traditional heavy metal alive in the university city of western Spain.
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