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Where Fear And Weapons Meet (2021)
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AMENRA “De zotte morgen” (written by Zjef Vanuytsel) (2020)
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With Fang and Claw (2025)
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Red Circuit is a melodic progressive metal band from Wiesbaden, Germany, active since 2009 and described as a band 'whose result is the sum of its individual parts.' Their three albums — Haze of Nemesis, Homeland, and Trance State — showcase an exceptional vocalist paired with skilled musicians working as a cohesive unit.
Vienna-based progressive metal trio formed by three Siberian-born siblings — Maria, Mat, and Sam — who cite progressive rock and metal from the 1980s onward as their core influence. Albums Purgatory City and Vortex showcase a broad sonic palette built from a shared family passion for heavy music.
Red Pill is a progressive death metal/metalcore band from Edinburgh, Scotland, active since 2010. The band merges progressive death metal with metalcore dynamics from the Scottish capital.
Progressive stoner metal band from Tuscany, Italy, formed in 2022. Their approach blends progressive complexity with stoner metal's hazy groove from the Italian heartland.
Bath-based progressive metal act formed in 2017, exploring expansive arrangements and technical musicianship from England's southwest. Their compositional ambitions push beyond standard metal frameworks into intricate progressive territory.
Progressive/groove metal band from Yekaterinburg, Russia, active since 2017. Their approach blends progressive complexity with groove metal's rhythmic drive from the Ural capital.
London-based progressive metal project started in 2009 by Cezary Phil Piekarczyk as a one-man endeavor before expanding into a five-piece playing epic metal and progressive rock. Their 2012 'Uncertainty' EP and 2013 album 'At Peace' showcase ambitious compositions driven by Piekarczyk's singular creative vision.
Reflected is a progressive metal band from Tampere, Finland, active since 2011. The band explores complex song structures and technical musicianship from Finland's inland industrial city.
Reflecting Black is a progressive metal band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 2021. The band delivers intricate progressive compositions from the Finnish capital.
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