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Infinite Terror (2024)
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With Fang and Claw (2025)
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Featured Metalcore Album
Drowned in my Loneliness (2008)
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S.A.D.O. play heavy metal and hard rock from Berlin, channeling the raw energy of classic German metal through straightforward, riff-driven compositions. Their no-frills approach draws on the tradition of Teutonic heavy metal.
Palermo's S.H.A.D.E. have been crafting heavy metal from Sicily since 2004. Over two decades, this island act has maintained a commitment to traditional metal amid the Mediterranean heat.
Malmo's S.K.U.R.K. play heavy metal from Sweden's third-largest city since 2014. Their Swedish name meaning "villain" channels the roguish energy of the Oresund coast into traditional metal compositions.
S.P.I.T play heavy metal and hard rock from the central Finnish city of Jyvaskyla, channeling classic metal energy from the Finnish Lakeland. Active since 2014, they bring traditional metal fire to the heart of Finland.
S4SA craft progressive heavy metal from the French underground, building elaborate compositions. Active since 2017, they bring formula-driven ambition to the French progressive metal scene.
Sabatan play heavy metal from Madrid, channeling classic metal energy from the Spanish capital. Active since 2010, they bring traditional metal fire to one of Southern Europe's largest and most vibrant music cities.
Sabbath deliver heavy metal from the Valencian town of Meliana, channeling the dark spirit of their namesake through classic metal compositions. Formed in 2020, they bring Sabbath-inspired heaviness to the Mediterranean coast.
Sable play heavy metal from Valencia, their French/heraldic name (meaning "black") adding an elegant dimension to their classic metal approach. Active since 2014, they bring dark refinement to the Valencian metal scene.
SABO play heavy metal and hard rock from the Estonian capital Tallinn, channeling classic metal energy from the Baltic shores. Active since 2012, they bring traditional metal to Estonia's compact but passionate metal community.
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