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Winterthur, CH · 2011–present · active
Hathors are a Swiss noise-rock trio from Winterthur who deliver a raw, visceral blend of grunge, punk, and hardcore that feels like it was recorded in a collapsing building. The band's stripped-down approach channels the confrontational energy of Melvins and early Mudhoney through a distinctly European sensibility. Their albums showcase a relentless commitment to volume and distortion as artistic statements rather than mere sonic choices.
Gelderland, NL · 2004–present · active
Hathunith is a pagan metal act from Gelderland, Netherlands, active since 2004 and channeling ancient mythology and warrior heritage through aggressive metal. The project draws from pre-Christian traditions and epic themes.
Niederwetz, DE · 2015–present · active
Black metal project from Niederwetz, Germany, formed in 2015. Named after the Norse wolf that chases the moon, they craft atmospheric black metal steeped in Norse mythology.
Zaragoza, ES · 2026–present · active
Death metal band from Zaragoza, Spain, formed in 2026. The newest death metal voice in the Aragonese capital, bringing fresh brutality to the scene.
Aalborg, DK · 2018–present · active
Melodic death metal/metalcore band from Aalborg, Denmark, formed in 2018. Their polished sound bridges Scandinavian melodic death metal with modern metalcore from northern Jutland.
Paris, FR · 1992–present · active
Hatred Dusk is a thrash/death metal band from Paris, France, formed in 1992. They forge aggressive extreme metal at the crossroads of death and thrash.
Bottrop, DE · 2016–present · active
Death metal band from Bottrop, Germany, active since 2016. Their crushing sound delivers unrelenting death metal aggression from the northern Ruhr region.
Pula, HR · 2012–present · active
Hatröss is a death/thrash metal band from Pula, Croatia, formed in 2012. They forge aggressive extreme metal at the crossroads of death and thrash.
Lille, FR · 2010–present · active
Hats Barn is a black metal project from Lille, France, active since 2010 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the France black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.

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