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79 bands found
Paris, FR · 2007–present · active
Death, melodic death, and metalcore band from Paris, France active since 2007. They deliver aggressive, modern extreme metal from the French capital.
NO · 2011–present · active
Part of the frozen north that birthed an entire genre, this act channels metalcore with a focus on melodic hooks and crushing breakdowns in controlled chaos. Formed in 2011, every recording pushes a little further into uncharted sonic territory.
Stavropol, RU · 2019–present · active
Straddling the line between death metal and groove metal, this Russian actfrom Stavropol fuses HM-2 filth and d-beat fury in the old Swedish tradition into a cohesive whole. They've been at it since 2019, and their approach favors no-frills brutality over technical showmanship.
Esch-sur-Alzette, LU · 2000–present · active
In existence since 2000, this Esch-sur-Alzette Death Metal and Metalcore outfit delivers labyrinthine song structures built on chromatic riff mazes. Their place within a growing underground metal community speaks to the depth of the region's heavy music culture.
Tampere, FI · 2024–present · active
Groove metal, metalcore, and thrash metal band from Tampere, Finland formed in 2024. They bring a fresh modern metal assault from Finland's industrial capital.
Giessen, DE · 2014–present · active
Melodic death metal and metalcore act from Giessen in Hesse, Germany, blending harmonic intensity with hardcore energy since 2014. Their existentially charged name reflects the urgency and emotional weight of their aggressive sound.
Plovdiv, BG · 2023–present · active
Metalcore act from Plovdiv, Bulgaria, formed in 2023, bringing fresh energy to the country's modern metal scene. Their sound channels the rhythmic intensity and melodic dynamics of contemporary metalcore from Bulgaria's second-largest city.
Milan, IT · 2020–present · active
Part of Italy's underrated but thriving metal community, this act channels groove metal, metalcore, and thrash metal with a focus on breakneck tempos and razor-sharp riff attacks. Formed in 2020, based in Milan, every track is a masterclass in controlled chaos and kinetic energy.
Vaasa, FI · 2013–present · active
Death metal, melodic death metal, and metalcore band from Vaasa, Finland active since 2013. They bring modern extreme metal from the Ostrobothnian coast.

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