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Impetus Odi (2021)
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No More Hollywood Endings (2025)
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Gossamer Wings of Illusion (2025)
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French thrash metal band from Rennes, delivering old-school thrash aggression since 2010. Their name references the ancient punishment of stoning, matching the punishing intensity of their sound.
Spanish thrash metal band from Vigo, channeling classic thrash aggression with Galician intensity. Their sound delivers the genre's signature speed and razor-sharp riffing.
Norwegian heavy/thrash metal band from Solheimsvik, combining classic heavy metal power with thrash velocity since 2012. Named after a Misfits track, their sound channels punk-influenced metal aggression.
German thrash metal band spanning Oldenburg, Wilhelmshaven, and Osnabruck, unleashing nine tracks of war-themed thrash on their 2017 self-titled debut. Songs like 'Benefits Of War' and 'Those Who Don't Fear Death' deliver European-flavored thrash aggression.
Belgian melodic death/thrash metal act from Diepenbeek, active since 2005 under various names before settling as Last Funeral in 2004. Their sound merges melodic sensibility with thrash aggression across releases like 'Incipient Grim.'
French thrash metal band from Angers, delivering relentless speed and aggression since 2017. Their sound channels classic thrash metal's razor-sharp riffing through the French underground.
German thrash metal band from Ulm, active since 2013 with a sound rooted in classic thrash traditions. Their approach delivers the genre's characteristic speed, aggression, and razor-sharp riffing.
British death/thrash metal band from Brighton, formed in 2023 and named after a Lovecraftian character. Their sound merges death metal's brutality with thrash velocity, channeling cosmic horror through extreme metal.
London-based thrash metal/crossover/hardcore band formed in 2018, fusing thrash speed with punk attitude. Their confrontational name signals the aggressive, politically charged energy of their crossover assault.
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