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Vault Of Horrors (2024)
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Wild Child (2023)
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Soundtrack to Your Escape (The Quiet Place Version) (2022)
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A product of Poland's titan-grade death metal scene, this Wałbrzych-based black metal act channels raw, lo-fi aggression channeled through kvlt aesthetics. Active since 2025, lo-fi authenticity lends their recordings a genuinely oppressive character.
Blackened heavy metal project from the Czech Republic, formed in 2021 and fusing the melodic heft of traditional heavy metal with black metal's cold intensity. Their hybrid approach bridges two distinct metal traditions into a cohesive darkness.
Practitioners of heavy metal, this Italian outfit from Prato has been refining their craft since 2020. Their sound hinges on classic metal thunder with a modern edge, delivered with stubborn authenticity.
Proof that the underground never sleeps, this symphonic metal act from Chełm traffics in orchestral grandeur married to heavy guitar-driven foundations. Since 2017, they've built a catalog that reflects Poland's relentlessly productive underground.
Grindcore band from Athens, formed in 2021 and delivering the short, frenzied bursts of extreme aggression that define the genre. Their sound channels grindcore's raw fury through the energy of Athens' underground punk and metal scene.
A product of Poland's titan-grade death metal scene, this Warsaw-based heavy metal act channels NWOBHM-rooted riffing with timeless melodic hooks. Active since 2025, twin-guitar interplay and vocal power form the backbone of their sound.
Groove/doom metal band from Jyvaskyla, active since 2015 and merging groove metal's rhythmic punch with doom's crushing weight. Their strange, neologistic name matches the unconventional fusion at the core of their sound.
The Polish city of Bydgoszcz serves as headquarters for this groove metal and industrial metal operation, whose arsenal includes Ministry-descended fusion of electronic abrasion and metal power. Each release demonstrates a commitment to artistic evolution.
Heavy metal/punk crossover from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat near Barcelona, formed in 2017 and bridging metal's heaviness with punk's raw energy. Their industrial-themed name fits their no-frills, utilitarian approach to heavy music.
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