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Heavy metal band from the small Czech town of Luka nad Jihlavou, formed in 2023 and flying the flag of traditional metal in the Vysocina Region. Their sound draws on classic heavy metal's riff-driven power and anthemic structures.
Heavy and groove metal outfit from Tyn nad Vltavou in the Czech Republic, delivering chunky, rhythmically driven compositions with a modern metal punch. Their groove-first approach prioritizes head-nodding heaviness over sheer speed.
Straddling the line between heavy metal and power metal, this Swedish actfrom Upplands Väsby fuses neo-classical shredding wrapped in epic arrangements into a cohesive whole. They've been at it since 2018, and fantasy-informed lyrics pair naturally with their soaring musical ambition.
Heavy metal/hard rock band from Seville, formed in 2023 and delivering riff-driven, high-energy compositions from Andalusia. Their Basque-influenced name adds an Iberian identity to their classic metal sound.
NWOBHM-influenced heavy metal and hard rock band from Congleton in Cheshire, formed in 2021 and reviving the galloping energy and twin-guitar harmonies of the original British heavy metal movement. Their sound channels the spirit of late-1970s and early-1980s UK metal.
Heavy metal band from Jyvaskyla, formed in 2023 and delivering traditional metal from central Finland. Their Finnish name meaning "pine" or "conifer" reflects the forested landscape that surrounds their central Finnish home.
Heavy metal band from Lezama/Bilbao in the Basque Country, active since 2013 and delivering traditional metal with a Basque identity. Their Basque-language name roots their classic heavy metal in the region's unique cultural heritage.
Drawing from Vilnius's musical fabric, this Lithuanian act forges Heavy Metal, Power Metal, and Thrash Metal built on galloping rhythms and shredding leads that recall metal's golden age. Razor-edged guitar tone and barked vocals recall thrash's golden era.
Cluj-Napoca's metal underground has produced no shortage of heavy acts, and this heavy metal unit is among them — wielding old-school metal worship with genuine fire and conviction. Classic riffs and commanding vocals anchor every track.
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