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Eschatology of War (2021)
Featured Power Metal Album
Big Ship Little Ship / Bassline Junkie (2020)
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Twilight of the Thunder God (2015)
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Featured Heavy Metal Album
No More Hollywood Endings (2025)
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Greek heavy/power metal band from Athens, active since 2012 and channeling the Hellenic metal tradition. Their sound builds on soaring melodies and powerful riffs in the lineage of Greece's storied metal scene.
Finnish melodic heavy metal and hard rock band from the Kuopio/Iisalmi area, crafting hook-driven anthems since 2017. Their sound blends melodic heavy metal's twin-guitar harmonies with hard rock's accessibility.
German heavy metal and hard rock band from Erlangen, focused on strong, catchy tunes with a blend of hard rock, metal, and ambient textures. Their discography from 'Agent Provocateur' through 'Running in Circles' features memorable melodies fronted by powerful vocals.
Swedish heavy/power metal band from Gavle, forging muscular riffs and soaring melodies since 2020. Their name channels the barrier-shattering energy of their Scandinavian power metal.
Swedish heavy metal band from Umea, formed in 2022 and delivering classic metal from northern Sweden. Their autumnal name evokes the falling, transformative energy of their heavy metal approach.
Swedish heavy/groove metal band from Karlshamn, combining classic metal power with rhythmic punch since 2018. Their morbid name signals the hard-won wisdom at the core of their aggressive sound.
Portuguese heavy metal band from Lisbon, formed in 2023 and channeling classic heavy metal with leather-clad attitude. Their provocative name signals the raw, sin-tinged energy of their traditional metal approach.
Sarajevo-based blackened heavy metal act forged in 2022, channeling raw aggression through a volatile fusion of black metal ferocity and traditional heavy metal muscle. They represent the growing Bosnian underground metal scene.
French groove/heavy metal band from Nantes, delivering riff-heavy, rhythmically punishing music since 2010. Their Lebowski-inspired name signals a laid-back attitude that belies the crushing weight of their groove metal.
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