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Ljubljana, SI · 2023–present · active
Night Crawler is a groove/thrash metal band from Ljubljana, Slovenia, formed in 2023. The band combines the rhythmic punch of groove metal with thrash metal's aggressive speed from the Slovenian capital.
Rouen, FR · 2026–present · active
Night Dagger is a thrash/heavy metal band from Rouen, France, bringing high-energy thrash and heavy metal to the Normandy scene.
Bratislava, SK · 2022–present · active
Bratislava black/thrash metal act formed in 2022, fusing atmospheric intensity with thrash velocity from Slovakia's capital. Their crossover approach channels the raw energy of both traditions.
Turku, FI · 2011–present · active
Night on Earth is a black/thrash metal outfit from Turku, Finland, active since 2011. The band fuses the raw aggression of thrash with the atmospheric darkness of black metal in the Finnish underground tradition.
Angra do Heroísmo, PT · 2024–present · active
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Kozani, GR · 2017–present · active
Kozani-based act that evolved from straightforward thrash metal into a more technical death/thrash hybrid, reflecting an ambition that outgrew their initial boundaries. Their progression from raw speed to intricate brutality mirrors a band constantly pushing their own musical limits.
SE · 2017–present · active
Nightborn is a thrash metal band from Sweden, active since 2017. The band delivers aggressive Scandinavian thrash metal with relentless energy.
Athens, GR · 2012–present · active
Athens thrash metal outfit formed in 2012, delivering classic-style aggression and speed from the heart of the Greek metal scene. Their relentless riffing channels the energy that has fueled thrash metal since its inception.
Kutno, PL · 1990–present · active
Kutno thrash/heavy/death metal act with roots stretching back to 1990, making them one of central Poland's earliest extreme metal bands. Their three-plus decades of activity across multiple genres speak to remarkable staying power.

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