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Hands of Attrition is a metalcore band from Birmingham, United Kingdom, active since 2019 and delivering aggressive, dynamic metal with crushing breakdowns and intense energy. The project channels the power of modern extreme metal.
Formed in London, England in 2007, Hang the Bastard operated at the intersection of sludge metal, doom, and metalcore, releasing Hellfire Reign (2010) and Sex in the Seventh Circle (2014) on Century Media Records. Their churning, downtuned riffs and hardcore-inflected aggression placed them alongside the British heavy underground scene of the late 2000s. The band disbanded in 2016 following a farewell performance at the Damnation Festival but subsequently reunited.
From Ohrid in North Macedonia, this thrash metal/metalcore act brings relentless intensity to the regional scene since 2007. High-velocity riffs and pounding rhythms form the backbone of their sound.
Spawned in Trentino-South Tyrol's underground, this metalcore/hardcore outfit channels italian ferocity since 2025. Their sound delivers the intensity their genre demands with focused execution.
Death metal, grindcore, and goregrind act from Coventry in the West Midlands, active since 2018. Their provocatively grotesque name matches visceral compositions exploring the most extreme corners of underground metal.
An established metalcore voice from Lappeenranta, contributing to Finland's underground since 2018. Their compositions channel the spirit of their genre through conviction and craft.
Melodic death metal/metalcore band from Krefeld, Germany, active since 2008. Their polished sound merges Gothenburg-influenced melodic death metal with the dynamic energy of metalcore.
Bred in Bratislava's underground, this act delivers furious metalcore since 2010. Energetic performances and committed songwriting define their approach.
Hate in Hands is a metalcore/melodic death metal band from Moscow, Russia, active since 2014 and blending melodic harmonies with death metal aggression. The project channels the twin-guitar traditions of Scandinavian-influenced melodeath.
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