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Eschatology of War (2021)
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Big Ship Little Ship / Bassline Junkie (2020)
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No More Hollywood Endings (2025)
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Heavy metal and stoner rock band from Pentenried near Munich, Germany, who described their sound as "Death n Roll" and positioned themselves as restoring rebellion to rock music. Active from 2007 to 2016, they released five recordings including "Pentenridian Space Cowboys" (2007) and their final EP "The Final Hellride" (2016). The band maintained an energetic live presence documented across YouTube and social media.
Heavy metal and hard rock band from San Fernando, Spain, formed in 2017 by self-described "fanatics of Heavy Metal." Their debut EP "Secuestrado" (2017) was self-produced with five tracks recorded by Fernando Ramos at Isla Musica, and the band uses their music to critique corporate systems and modern society. The lineup features Sergio Barrera on vocals and guitar alongside Angel Munoz, Jose M. Gutierrez, and Alejandro Pontones.
Heavy metal band from Minden, Germany, formed in 2018 and dedicated to carrying the torch of classic heavy metal. Operating from the Westphalian city, they channel the spirit of traditional metal with a modern edge.
Heavy/thrash metal band from Berlin, Germany, formed in 2024 and forging a sound rooted in the classic traditions of both heavy and thrash metal. Based in Germany's capital, they represent the newest generation of Berlin's thriving underground metal scene.
Heavy metal band from Brunswick (Braunschweig), Germany, formed in 2021 with releases including the album "Checkmate" and the track "Nightmares." Their sound draws on classic heavy metal traditions while adding a modern intensity that reflects their Lower Saxony roots.
Heavy metal band from the Hanau/Erlensee area of Germany, formed in 2017 and playing classic heavy metal rooted in the European tradition. Their name, Latin for "Where are you going?," reflects an ambitious outlook for this Hessian act.
Alternative metal and grunge-influenced project from Stockholm, Sweden, sharing its name with the legendary Bathory founder but pursuing a decidedly different sonic path. Formed in 2021, the project channels heavy, atmospheric sounds through a lens of alternative metal rather than the black metal legacy its name might suggest.
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