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Midgard are a melodic death metal band from Gleisdorf in Styria, Austria, founded in 2001 by a quartet including guitarist Peter Fritz and bassist Jan Zelenka. The band's early sound pursued the Gothenburg melodic death metal aesthetic of In Flames and Soilwork, later incorporating grooves influenced by Bolt Thrower, Benediction, and Hellhammer. They released two studio albums and several demos over a career spanning more than fifteen years.
Midgenuun is a progressive metal band from Nottingham, England, formed in 2020. They craft intricate progressive metal compositions from the East Midlands.
Midget in the Sink is a heavy and stoner metal act from Tampere with an irreverent streak reflected in their absurdist name. Active since 2010, the band delivers groove-laden, fuzz-heavy riffs with a loose, jammy energy.
Midland is a heavy and progressive metal band from Essen, Germany, formed in 2010. They blend traditional heavy metal weight with progressive arrangements and melodic sophistication.
Midnatt is a heavy metal act from Arvika in Värmland, formed in 2022. The band's Swedish name, meaning 'midnight,' channels nocturnal atmosphere into classic heavy metal.
Midnattsol is a German-Norwegian symphonic folk metal band formed in Hamburg in 2005, featuring vocalist Carmen Elise Espenæs. The group expanded into a dual-vocal powerhouse with the addition of Liv Kristine in 2017, weaving Nordic folk melodies into melancholic symphonic metal across four albums.
A black metal act from Oslo, Midnattsvrede — meaning 'midnight fury' — has been crafting dark compositions since 2014. The project channels nocturnal rage into cold, aggressive Norwegian black metal.
Midnight is a heavy metal act from Valladolid in Castilla y León, active since 2011. The band delivers classic-style metal from the historic Castilian capital.
Midnight Bullet is a groove and heavy metal band from Mäntyharju, Finland, formed in 2012. They forge powerful groove-heavy metal from the Finnish lakeland.
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