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Featured Album
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)
05/12 @ 1st SUMMIT ARENA at Cambria County War Memorial, Johnstown
Featured Heavy Metal Album
No More Hollywood Endings (2025)
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German heavy metal band from Dusseldorf, forging classic heavy metal with unrelenting energy since 2017. Their sound channels the genre's essential power through driving riffs and commanding performances.
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Spanish heavy metal band from Tarragona, forging traditional heavy metal since 2012. Their sound channels the genre's timeless formula of powerful riffs and commanding energy.
Swedish heavy metal band from Vange with remarkable roots stretching back to 1974, making them one of the oldest acts in this entire catalog. Their five decades of heavy metal mark them as true pioneers of the Swedish scene.
British heavy/folk/doom metal band from Newcastle upon Tyne, blending three distinct traditions since 2021. Their approach weaves folk melodies into a foundation of heavy and doom metal weight.
Norwegian heavy metal band from the Sarpsborg/Fredrikstad area, formed in 2023 and delivering powerful, riff-driven metal. Their no-nonsense name matches the direct, heavy-hitting character of their approach.
Basque heavy/thrash metal band from Donostia-San Sebastian, formed in 2023 and delivering aggressive riffing with Basque attitude. Their sound bridges classic heavy metal power with thrash velocity.
Russian thrash/heavy metal band from Moscow, formed in 2022 and combining thrash velocity with heavy metal power. Their name channels the trapped, restrained energy that explodes through their aggressive sound.
German heavy metal band from the Kerpen/Cologne area, delivering classic heavy metal since 2017. Their sound channels the lone-wolf spirit of traditional metal through powerful riffs and anthemic songwriting.
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