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A symphonic gothic metal band from Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 2010 by singer and multi-instrumentalist Stela Atanasova, whose performances feature electric viola alongside operatic soprano vocals. Their debut album 'For All Beyond' (2018) and sophomore 'A Whole New Land' (2021) develop a classically informed symphonic metal sound with dual clean and extreme vocals.
A heavy and thrash metal band from Bulgaria, formed in 2017 and active as an independent act. Documented in the Encyclopaedia Metallum, they operate within the straightforward heavy-thrash tradition and have released material through Bandcamp.
Metamedic is a melodic death metal and metalcore band from Hjørring, Denmark, formed in 2011. They combine Scandinavian melodic death metal sensibilities with metalcore's structural intensity.
Metamorfizm is a black/death metal band from Poland, formed in 2011. They forge extreme metal at the fierce intersection of black and death metal.
Metamorph is a black metal project from Großthiemig, Germany, active since 2018. Their sound channels the atmospheric intensity of black metal from the rural Brandenburg countryside.
Metamorpher is a progressive ambient metal band from Mönchengladbach, Germany, self-described as "uncompromising and trend-independent." Their albums, mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö, deliver expansive, epic compositions that engage listeners on multiple levels through a sophisticated fusion of progressive metal and ambient atmospherics.
Metamorphis is a melodic thrash metal band from Solothurn, Switzerland, formed in 2022 that blends technical riffing with melodic sensibility within a thrash metal framework. As a relatively new act, they represent the ongoing vitality of the Swiss thrash scene.
Metan is a melodic heavy metal band from Havířov, Czech Republic, formed in 2024. Their sound channels the classic melodic metal tradition with an emphasis on strong hooks and accessible songwriting within a heavy framework.
A post-black metal project from the western Polish city of Gorzów Wielkopolski, Metanoia has been crafting expansive compositions since 2015. The project's Greek name, meaning 'change of mind,' signals a contemplative, transformative approach to black metal.
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