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La Chaux-de-Fonds, CH · 2020–present · active
Black metal act from La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, channeling raw, uncompromising darkness since 2020. Named after the ancient Greek deity of wide-flowing waters, their sound carries an oceanic depth beneath its black metal ferocity.
Saxony-Anhalt, DE · 2014–present · active
Depressive black metal project from Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, channeling bleakness and emotional torment since 2014. Their name, a variant of "eurythmy" meaning harmonious movement, provides an ironic contrast to the dissonant despair of their sound.
Kiel, DE · 2023–present · active
Death/thrash metal act from Kiel in northern Germany, formed in 2023, merging the brutality of death metal with thrash velocity. Their phobia-referencing name adds a psychological edge to their aggressive crossover sound.
Moura, PT · 2021–present · active
Heavy metal band from Moura in Portugal's Alentejo region, formed in 2021. Their sound channels traditional heavy metal from one of the most remote and arid corners of southern Portugal.
Penza, RU · 2010–present · active
Wielding death metal and melodic death metal as their weapon, this Russian outfit from Penza has been refining their craft since 2010. Their sound hinges on Florida-school brutality with modern precision, delivered with ferocious dedication.
Pervouralsk, RU · 2006–present · active
In existence since 2006, this Pervouralsk Black Metal, Melodic Black Metal, and Symphonic Metal outfit delivers orchestral grandeur married to heavy guitar-driven foundations. Their place within Russia's sprawling, uncompromising metal landscape speaks to the depth of the region's heavy music culture.

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Oise, FR · 2020–present · active
Groove metal band from Oise near Paris, France formed in 2020. They deliver chunky, riff-driven groove metal from the northern Ile-de-France region.
Thessaloniki, GR · 2017–present · active
Brutal death metal band from Thessaloniki, Greece active since 2017. They deliver crushing brutality from northern Greece.
Valencia, ES · 2004–present · active
Melancholic death/doom metal band from Valencia, Spain formed in 2003, drawing deep influence from the iconic doom bands of the 1990s. Their extensive catalog includes A Mother Named Death, The Pale Light of Fireflies, and the 20th anniversary live studio album.

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