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Death metal band from Belfast, Northern Ireland, formed in 2019. Their approach channels death metal from the Northern Irish capital.
Rurbania is a raw black metal and dungeon synth project from the Grand Est region of northeastern France, formed in 2024. The project merges raw black metal with medieval dungeon synth atmospherics.
Rusalka is a melodic black/death metal band from Ibiza in Spain's Balearic Islands, active since 2008. Named after the Slavic water nymph, the band delivers atmospheric extreme metal from the famous Mediterranean island.
Rush-n-attakK is a heavy metal band from Irkutsk, Russia, formed in 2016. Their debut demo 'Raw Cuts 'n' Live Nutz' showcases hair metal and hard rock-infused heavy metal that has been honed through extensive live performances in Siberia.
Ljubljana death metal act formed in 2011, delivering sustained brutality from Slovenia's capital for over a decade. Their evocative name adds a cold atmospheric dimension to their crushing sound.
Russkaja are a Vienna, Austria-based band formed in 2005 by former Stahlhammer vocalist Georgij Makazaria, blending Eastern European folk music, ska, polka, and heavy rock into what they describe as 'Russian Turbo Polka Metal.' Signed to Napalm Records, the band is known in Austria partly through their role as the house band on the late-night comedy program Willkommen Österreich, and have maintained an extensive European touring presence through boisterous, high-energy live performances.
Heavy metal band from Athens, Greece, formed in 2026. Their approach delivers traditional heavy metal from the Greek capital.
Rust in Peace is a thrash/groove metal band from Vigo in Galicia, northwestern Spain, active since 2013. Named after the iconic Megadeth album, the band channels thrash and groove metal from the major Atlantic port city.
Rust of Chains is a heavy metal band from Kazan, Russia, formed in 2022. Their debut album 'Judgment Day' features eleven tracks of heavy/speed metal with progressive and hard rock elements, exploring themes of false gods and the cycle of time.
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