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Rome, IT · 2016–present · active
Asphaltator thrashes from Rome since 2016, their name suggesting a machine that paves roads — and eardrums — with relentless mechanical force. From the Italian capital, they deliver crushing thrash with the efficiency of heavy construction equipment.
Jena, DE · 2010–present · active
Asphodelos is a death and thrash metal band from Jena in Thuringia, Germany, formed in 2010, whose releases include And Death Shall Reign, To the Grounds of Everwhite, and The Five Rivers of Erebos. The band's album titles draw heavily on Greek underworld mythology, with Asphodelos itself referencing the fields of the afterlife where ordinary souls dwell in Greek tradition.
Barcelona, ES · 2015–present · active
Founded in 2008 by Marc Butcher, Barcelona's Asphyxion is dedicated to keeping the old-school thrash metal spirit alive with unwavering authenticity. Their EP "Onwards to Extinction" captures the raw energy and relentless pace that defines their commitment to thrash's golden-era sound.
Girona, ES · 1991–present · active
Aspid has navigated from thrash and groove metal into hard rock and heavy metal territory from Girona in Catalonia since 1991. Over three decades of activity from this medieval walled city, they have proven themselves one of the most enduring bands in the Catalan heavy music scene.
Pordenone, IT · 2010–present · active
Assaltator thrashes from Pordenone in Friuli since 2010. Their Italian name meaning 'assaulter' captures the offensive intensity of their riff-driven attack from the northeastern plains.
Madrid, ES · 2023–present · active
Assault Brigade charges into battle from Madrid with blistering thrash metal, formed in 2023 as part of the capital's ongoing thrash revival. Their military-themed approach brings disciplined aggression to Spain's newest wave of thrash acts.
Sandviken, SE · 2013–present · active
Assaultery thrashes from Sandviken in Gästrikland since 2013. Their assault-artillery portmanteau drives over a decade of weaponized thrash from this steel-industry town.
Prague, CZ · 2012–present · active
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Stockholm, SE · 2010–present · active
Assfault merges thrash and groove metal from Stockholm since 2010. Their deliberately crude portmanteau of asphalt and a body part drives fifteen years of road-ready aggression from the Swedish capital.

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