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Death metal band from Valpovo in eastern Croatia, formed in 2021. They deliver brutal death metal from the Slavonian plains.
Thrash metal band from Funchal on the island of Madeira, Portugal active since 2012, representing one of the most geographically isolated thrash metal acts in Europe. Their mid-Atlantic island location makes them a rare outpost for aggressive metal.
Thrash metal band from Niort, France formed in 2023. They bring fresh thrash energy to the Deux-Sevres region.
Part of the frozen north that birthed an entire genre, this act channels metalcore with a focus on melodic hooks and crushing breakdowns in controlled chaos. Formed in 2011, every recording pushes a little further into uncharted sonic territory.
Death metal act from Prague, Czech Republic, formed in 2023, exploring various stylistic avenues within the death metal framework. Their approach brings fresh perspectives to the genre from the Czech capital.
Straddling the line between death metal and groove metal, this Russian actfrom Stavropol fuses HM-2 filth and d-beat fury in the old Swedish tradition into a cohesive whole. They've been at it since 2019, and their approach favors no-frills brutality over technical showmanship.
Crafting their sound since 2018, this Warsaw Black Metal outfit delivers tremolo-picked fury and blast-beat savagery. Their place within Poland's relentlessly productive underground speaks to the depth of the region's heavy music culture.
Thrash metal band from Barcelona, Spain formed in 2017. They contribute high-energy thrash to Barcelona's prolific metal underground.
Black metal project from Piraeus, Greece active since 2016. They deliver dark black metal from the Athenian port city.
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