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The Blind Leading The Blind (2018)
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Scum (2017)
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Grave Mounds And Grave Mistakes (Luxus) (2018)
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Rooted in Saint Petersburg's underground, this melodic death metal/metalcore project delivers dark compositions with conviction since 2014. Heavy, downtuned riffing and relentless percussion drive their compositions.
Thrash/death metal and metalcore band from Geneva, Switzerland, formed in 2015. Their aggressive sound spans the full spectrum from thrash and death metal intensity to metalcore breakdowns.
Hellcord is a melodic death metal/metalcore band from Kemerovo, Russia, active since 2019 and blending melodic harmonies with death metal aggression. The project channels the twin-guitar traditions of Scandinavian-influenced melodeath.
Melodic death metal/metalcore band from Doberschau/Bautzen, Germany, active since 2010. Their polished sound bridges the gap between Gothenburg melodic death metal and modern metalcore from Upper Lusatia.
An established melodic death metal/metalcore voice from Sremska Mitrovica, contributing to Serbia's underground since 2025. Rooted in old-school traditions, their compositions deliver unrelenting heaviness.
Melodic power metal band from Fulda, Germany, formed in 2019, evolving to incorporate groove metal and metalcore elements. Their stylistic expansion demonstrates a willingness to push beyond traditional power metal boundaries.
An established progressive metalcore voice from Turku, contributing to Finland's underground since 2001. Tight compositions and aggressive delivery characterize their particular approach.
Thrash Metal/Metalcore outfit rooted in Rouen, channeling fierce underground intensity since 2013. Their thrash assault combines speed, aggression, and precision in equal measure.
An uncompromising death/thrash metal/metalcore project from Koper, active since 2019. Heavy, downtuned riffing and relentless percussion drive their compositions.
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