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The Cromptons is a death/thrash 'n' roll and doom/sludge metal band from Munich, Germany, formed in 2012. They blend the grooves of thrash 'n' roll with doom and sludge's crushing weight.
The Crucifier is a thrash metal band from Athens, active since 1999. With over two decades of activity, they are one of the more established thrash acts in the Greek scene, delivering relentless aggression and speed.
The Denial from Altamura near Bari deliver death and thrash metal from the city famous for its ancient bread since 2018. Their compositions channel the refusal to submit through aggressive extremity from Puglia.
The Enchanted is a melodic death/thrash metal band from Bradford, West Yorkshire, formed in 2019. Their music combines melodic guitar work with the aggressive tempos of thrash, delivering a potent hybrid from the north of England.
The Enemy is a thrash metal band from Finland, active since 2010. They play aggressive, riff-driven thrash metal.
The Experience from Saarlouis navigate an unusual intersection of progressive, gothic, and thrash metal, creating eclectic compositions from the Franco-German border region since 2010. Their genre-spanning approach reflects the cultural crossroads of the Saarland, where French and German influences naturally converge.
The Exploited are a legendary punk/thrash crossover band from Edinburgh, Scotland, one of the most influential UK punk bands of all time. Originally a hardcore punk act, they later incorporated thrash metal elements, becoming a key bridge between the punk and metal worlds with anthems like 'Punks Not Dead.'
The Fallen Sons from Gelsenkirchen bring thrash metal fury from the heart of the Ruhrgebiet's coal and steel country, forging aggressive riffs since 2018. Their blue-collar hometown — home of FC Schalke 04 — provides the gritty foundation for their no-nonsense thrash assault.
The Flesh Trading Company is a heavy/thrash/death metal band from Hassfurt, Germany, formed in 2012. They combine the heaviness of three extreme metal subgenres into a devastating assault.
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