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The Blind Leading The Blind (2018)
Featured Grindcore Album
Scum (2017)
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Featured Progressive Metal Album
Grave Mounds And Grave Mistakes (Luxus) (2018)
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Heavy/power metal band from Wolfsburg, Germany, formed in 2013. Their anthemic sound carries the tradition of German power metal forward with commanding riffs and melodic hooks from the city of the Volkswagen.
Progressive heavy/power metal band from Krefeld, Germany, formed in 2020. Their ambitious approach combines the grandeur of power metal with intricate progressive structures in a sophisticated sonic tapestry.
Swiss heavy metal band active since 1999, carrying over two decades of dedication to the genre. Their enduring commitment to classic heavy metal has made them a stalwart presence in the Swiss underground scene.
Heavy Load is a heavy/power metal band from Stockholm, Sweden, active since 2006 and delivering soaring melodies, epic arrangements, and powerful vocals. The project channels the grandeur and ambition of power metal.
Heavy Metal Perse is a power/heavy metal band from Kajaani, Finland, active since 2010 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
Heavy metal band from Peine, Germany, formed in 2017. Their playfully named outfit delivers serious, riff-heavy traditional metal from the Lower Saxony region.
Drawing from Oryol's metal heritage, this heavy metal outfit channels fierce energy since 2015. Anthemic choruses and driving rhythms characterize their particular brand of metal.
Heavy Rain is a heavy metal band from Poland, active since 2023 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
Heavy Sentence is a heavy metal band from Manchester, United Kingdom, active since 2017 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.
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