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A5

Týn nad Vltavou, CZ · 2020–present · active
A5 are a thrash-metalcore band from Týn nad Vltavou, South Bohemia, Czech Republic, whose music channels the aggression of both thrash and mosh-heavy metalcore. Their album "O ničem" (About Nothing) has been reviewed within the Czech underground metal and rock community, where they maintain a presence on domestic platforms.
Dortmund, DE · 2024–present · active
A DIY deathcore project from Dortmund, Germany, Abascaban blend old-school deathcore elements with modern death metal and grindcore influences. Their self-produced catalog includes the releases In Bardo, Where All Paths End, and A Fleeting Memory, each reflecting a raw, uncompromising independence.
Milan, IT · 2005–present · active
Abel Is Dying has evolved from melodic death metal and metalcore origins in 2005 through a long run in Milan's heavy music scene. Their biblical name evokes primal violence, which their Lombard-bred sound has explored through multiple stylistic phases.
Oulu, FI · 2012–present · active
Abhorrent Ritual merges melodic death and groove metal with metalcore from Oulu since 2012. From Finland's northernmost major city near the Arctic Circle, they blend multiple aggressive styles into a cohesive assault.
Brest, FR · 2012–present · active
Aboriscor merges death metal, melodic death metal, and metalcore from the Breton port of Brest since 2012. Their sound channels Brittany's maritime intensity through a modern extreme metal lens.
Valence, FR · 2014–present · active
Above Oceans brings metalcore from the Rhône Valley city of Valence since 2014, combining crushing breakdowns with melodic passages in the tradition of modern heavy music. Their aquatic name evokes rising above the depths their heaviness plumbs.
Athens, GR · 2020–present · active
Athens' Absense blend melodic death metal with metalcore energy, creating an accessible yet aggressive sound built on soaring guitar harmonies and powerful breakdowns. Since 2020, they've brought a modern edge to the Greek melodeath tradition.
Voronezh, RU · 2005–present · active
Absenth has navigated from melodic death and doom metal through industrial gothic to melodic metalcore from Voronezh since 2005. Two decades of stylistic reinvention from this Black Earth Region city speak to relentless creative restlessness.
Rome, IT · 2019–present · active
Absolute Terror Field takes its name from the defensive barriers in Neon Genesis Evangelion, delivering melodic death metal and metalcore from Rome since 2019. Their anime-inspired identity informs an approach that balances aggression with the dramatic, narrative-driven intensity of their source material.

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