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Vault Of Horrors (2024)
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Grave Mounds And Grave Mistakes (Luxus) (2018)
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Death Doom Punks (2026)
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Chelyabinsk's Sprut play heavy metal from the Ural industrial city since 2017. Their Russian name meaning "octopus" channels the multi-tentacled grip of the cephalopod into compositions of traditional metal from the Ural heartland.
Stagefright deliver melodic heavy and speed metal from Hamburg, combining the melodic sophistication of European metal with speed metal's velocity. Formed in 2020, they bring performing-anxiety-themed energy to the Hanseatic city's traditional metal scene.
Melodic heavy metal band from Stabroek in Antwerp province, active since 1992, making them one of Belgium's most enduring metal acts. Over three decades of activity have cemented their status as veterans of the Belgian traditional metal scene.
Stallions play heavy metal and hard rock from the Vaud town of Moudon, bringing classic rock swagger and NWOBHM-inspired riffing to the Swiss scene. Their sound emphasizes big hooks and driving energy in the tradition of vintage heavy metal.
Stanbrook play heavy metal from Alicante on the Mediterranean coast, channeling classic metal energy from the sun-drenched Valencian Community. Active since 2016, they bring traditional metal fire to southeastern Spain.
Heavy metal band from Mons in Hainaut, active since 2012, delivering classic metal from one of Wallonia's major cities. Their commitment to traditional heavy metal adds to the genre's sustained presence in francophone Belgium.
Oryol's StAnger pair heavy and thrash metal from the central Russian city. Their name riffing on Metallica's controversial album and Black Eagle city origins channel metallic defiance into compositions of aggressive traditionalism.
Starbuck play melodic heavy metal from Goppingen, channeling the classic European melodic tradition through hook-driven compositions. Formed in 2021, they bring bright, star-guided melodies to the Swabian metal scene.
Stargazer evolved from straightforward heavy metal into a more melodic hard rock/heavy metal direction from Munich since 2000. Their quarter-century career reflects a consistent upward gaze toward the sky, channeling the Bavarian capital's cosmopolitan metal tradition.
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