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The Pain, will be exquisite (2025)
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Abridged Dimensions (2025)
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With Oden On Our Side (2015)
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Estonian progressive groove/thrash metal band from Tallinn, blending technical complexity with heavy grooves since 2010. Their approach merges prog-inflected structures with the rhythmic punch of groove and thrash metal.
Swedish thrash metal band from Sandviken, active since 1991 and spanning over three decades of thrash commitment. Their longevity marks them as one of the veteran thrash acts in this catalog.
Legion of the Damned is a Dutch thrash and death metal band from the Netherlands, active since 1992 under the name Occult before rebranding under their current name in 2006. Their catalog spans over a decade of increasingly aggressive output rooted in horror and occult lyrical themes, with key records including Malevolent Rapture and Sons of the Jackal produced by Andy Classen at Stage One Studio. After signing to Napalm Records, the band released Ravenous Plague (2014), Slaves of the Shadow Realm (2019), and The Poison Chalice (2023).
Swedish black/thrash metal band from Tanumshede, merging blackened ferocity with thrash velocity since 2021. Their warlike name channels the combative spirit of their volatile blackened thrash.
French thrash metal band from Nice, formed in 2020 and delivering classic thrash aggression from the Cote d'Azur. Their approach channels the genre's essential speed and precision.
Ukrainian thrash/groove metal band from Lviv, newly formed in 2025 and delivering aggressive riffing from western Ukraine. Their name references the historic German name for Lviv, connecting to the city's multicultural heritage.
Croatian heavy/thrash metal band from Dubrovnik, formed in 2021 and delivering aggressive riffing from the Adriatic coast. Their sound bridges classic heavy metal power with thrash velocity.
German death/thrash metal project formed in 2025, delivering raw aggression through a volatile blend of death and thrash metal. Their approach channels the primal fury of both genres with uncompromising intensity.
Belgian melodic thrash/groove metal band from Ulbeek, combining hooky melodic lines with thick groove-driven riffs since 2017. Their approach bridges the gap between classic thrash precision and modern groove metal punch.
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