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Silence of the Abyss brings progressive death/groove metal from Bastia, the principal city of northern Corsica, active since 2018. Operating from this Mediterranean island gives their heavy sound an uncommon geographic origin within European extreme metal.
Silent Memorial create progressive metal from Bern that "covers the many faces of progressive metals, shining with convincing songs and never losing contact with great melodies." Their album "Retrospective" earned international attention for its well-rounded, multi-faceted approach to the genre.
Silent Project craft progressive metal from Neuenhaus in Lower Saxony, building intricate compositions from the Dutch-German border region. Active since 2013, they bring cerebral musicianship to one of Germany's most northwestern corners.
Silent Scream are power/progressive metal veterans from Hagen who have been active since 1981, making them one of the oldest continuously operating bands in German power metal history. Their four-decade tenure predates the genre's crystallization and has witnessed its entire evolution.
Nantes-based Silent Seas has been exploring the intersection of technical, progressive, and groove metal since 2019. Their compositions navigate complex rhythmic terrain while maintaining the visceral impact of heavy grooves and dynamic shifts.
Silent Solitude craft progressive metal from Zwickau in Saxony, building intricate compositions that channel solitude and introspection through technical musicianship. Active since 2008, they bring progressive depth to the western Saxon metal scene.
Silent Voices have been delivering melodic progressive/power metal from the Ostrobothnian city of Kokkola, combining technical sophistication with anthemic melodies. Active since 2013, they bring cerebral power metal to western Finland.
Progressive death metal and deathcore band from Sarajevo whose 2018 debut "Rotgiver" showcases a six-track blend of technical guitar work, djent-influenced rhythms, and aggressive vocals from a five-piece lineup. Recorded and mastered by Sandro Zjajo, their sound reflects Sarajevo's emerging position in modern extreme metal.
Novosibirsk's Silver Age explore progressive metal from Siberia's largest city since 2013. Named for the Russian cultural period, their literary-historical reference channels the creative ferment of early 20th-century Russia.
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