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Genoa's Steelclad play heavy metal from the Ligurian port since 2013. Their armor-clad name and maritime-industrial origins suit a sound built on the sturdiest foundations of classic metal.
Steeleyes play heavy metal from Haren in the Emsland region of Lower Saxony, bringing classic metal energy to one of Germany's most rural northwestern areas. Active since 2019, their watchful name suggests a vigilant approach to traditional metal.
Steelforce forge heavy and power metal from the Catalan industrial city of Terrassa, channeling the force of steel through anthemic compositions. Active since 2006, they've spent two decades bringing metal power to the Barcelona metropolitan area.
Steelish play heavy metal from Thuringia, channeling classic metal energy from the green heart of Germany. Active since 2015, they bring steel-tempered riffing to the central German highlands.
Steelpreacher deliver heavy metal from the Koblenz/Arzbach area of the Rhineland-Palatinate, preaching the gospel of classic metal through riff-driven sermons. Active since 2013, they've been spreading the traditional metal word from the Rhine-Moselle confluence.
Malmo's Steelspine play heavy metal from Sweden's Oresund coast since 2013. Over a decade from the Skane capital, their metallic-backbone name has channeled structural resilience into compositions of traditional, hard-rocking metal.
Stephan Georg plays heavy metal and hard rock from Rommerskirchen in North Rhine-Westphalia, delivering classic metal as a solo project. Formed in 2020, he channels the timeless appeal of European heavy metal through personal compositions.
Kildare's Stereo Nasty deliver heavy metal with an attitude steeped in the genre's most unapologetic traditions since 2015. Their name carries the swagger and provocation of classic heavy metal at its most audacious.
Sterile Vision evolved from thrash/death metal origins into progressive heavy and groove metal from Dusseldorf, broadening their sonic palette while maintaining their aggressive edge. Active since 2014, they represent the stylistic evolution possible within the Rhine-Ruhr metal ecosystem.
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