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Minsk, BY · 2018–present · active
Symphonic and gothic metal band from Minsk, Belarus, active since 2018. They pair orchestral grandeur with gothic metal's dark romanticism.
Wriezen, DE · 2008–present · active
German band from Wriezen, formed in 2008, whose sound evolved from doom/death metal origins toward a hard rock direction. Their stylistic shift reflects a journey from extreme metal heaviness to a more accessible sound.
Gescher, DE · 1999–present · active
German heavy/power metal band from Gescher, active since 1999. With over two decades in the scene, they are a veteran presence delivering anthemic heavy and power metal.
Mannheim, DE · 2019–present · active
German doom/sludge metal band from Mannheim, formed in 2019, rising from the ashes of Black Shape of Nexus. Their unconventional two-bass, one-guitar, drums lineup creates what they call 'the total absence of tonal sanity' -- crushing, psychedelic doom-sludge of massive proportions.
Straßberg, DE · 2022–present · active
German heavy/power metal band from Straßberg, formed in 2022. They deliver classic heavy and power metal with soaring melodies and thunderous riffing.
Västra Götaland, SE · 2001–present · active
Doom metal outfit from Västra Götaland, formed in 2001. Their compositions stretch conventional structures to their limits, filling every measure with oppressive weight and deliberate, devastating momentum.
Montpellier, FR · 2014–present · active
French black metal band from Montpellier, formed in 2014. They deliver warlike black metal from the Mediterranean coast of Occitanie.
Kroměříž, CZ · 2016–present · active
Czech death metal and grindcore act from Kroměříž, formed in 2016, with a discography spanning several demos and EPs of goregrind-infused extremity. Their output includes releases like the Hodný řidič EP and the demo Tělo.
Annaberg-Buchholz, DE · 1995–present · active
German black metal band from Annaberg-Buchholz, active since 1995 and released through Napalm Records. Their debut Berserker and follow-up Siechturm established them as one of Saxony's earliest black metal acts with atmospheric, instrumental-leaning compositions.

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