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Iskall is a black metal project from Sweden, active since 2021 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the Sweden black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.
Iskander is a death metal band from Rotterdam, Netherlands, active since 2023 and delivering uncompromising extremity through crushing riffs and guttural vocals. The project channels the relentless brutality of the genre.
Iskandr is a black metal, folk/gothic rock band from Nijmegen, Netherlands, active since 2016 and weaving traditional folk elements into extreme metal frameworks. The project bridges ancient heritage with the ferocity of modern metal.
Iskariot is a melodic death/black metal band from Linz, Austria, formed in 2024, delivering aggressive yet melodic extreme metal rooted in Scandinavian traditions. The project merges the harmonic sensibilities of melodic death metal with the raw intensity of black metal.
Iskender Kebab is a black metal project from Slovakia, active since 2022 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the Slovakia black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.
Iskhathron is a black metal project from Taipana (Udine), Italy, active since 2016 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the Italy black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.
Iskon is a black/thrash metal act from Smederevo, Serbia, active since 2013 and fusing black metal's corrosive darkness with the speed and aggression of thrash. The project delivers volatile crossover fury.
Iskra is a black metal project from Saint Petersburg, Russia, active since 2003 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the Russia black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.
Islay is a melodic death metal band from the Emsland region of Germany, formed in 2021, named after the Scottish island and delivering Gothenburg-influenced melodeath. The band pairs sweeping melodies with crushing death metal heaviness from the rural northwestern lowlands.
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