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Hailing from Saint Petersburg in Russia, this black metal/rac outfit channels aggressive energy since 2016. Atmospheric depth and feral intensity coexist in their compositions.
Heavy metal act from Grenoble in the French Alps, active since 2014. Their doppelgänger concept adds psychological depth to compositions rooted in classic heavy metal from the alpine Isère region.
Born in the devastating underground of Füzesgyarmat, this raw atmospheric black metal act has delivered unflinching intensity since 2024. Rooted in orthodox black metal, their work channels darkness with unwavering conviction.
Haleus is a black metal project from Rouen, France, active since 2018 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the France black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.
Metalcore and melodic death metal band from Mannheim, Germany, formed in 2022. Their sound bridges the intensity of metalcore breakdowns with the melodic sensibility of Scandinavian-style death metal.
Sludge/gothic/death metal band from Palafolls, Spain, formed in 2023. Their genre-spanning approach blends sludge heaviness, gothic atmosphere, and death metal brutality from the Catalan coast.
Operating from Catania, this melodic death metal project has been shaping raw sound since 2012. Drawing on classic blueprints, they deliver visceral extremity with conviction.
A volatile heavy metal entity from Birmingham, contributing to the british underground since 2010. Powerful vocals and driving riffs define their contribution to traditional metal.
Viking/black metal and neofolk project from Eitorf, Germany, active since 2008. Their dual approach combines the aggression of Viking black metal with the acoustic intimacy of neofolk, celebrating Norse heritage.
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