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GB · 2018–present · active
Scarlet Rebels are a five-piece melodic hard rock band from Llanelli, South Wales, formed in 2018 and signed to Earache Records. The band includes guitarist Josh Townshend, nephew of The Who's Pete Townshend, and produced their albums with veteran engineer Tim Hamill. Their second album See Through Blue (2022) debuted at number 7 on the UK Official Album Charts, making them the first band from Llanelli to achieve a UK Top 40 Album; their third album Where the Colours Meet (2024) reached number 15 on the UK charts and debuted at number 1 on the Official Rock and Metal Chart.
Žilina, SK · 2009–present · active
Zilina's Scarlet Wings play heavy metal from the northwestern Slovak city since 2009. Over a decade and a half from the Vah valley, their crimson-flight name has channeled the imagery of blood-stained plumage into traditional metal compositions.
Magdeburg, DE · 2022–present · active
Scarlett craft gothic and doom metal from Magdeburg, blending dark romanticism with crushing heaviness from the capital of Saxony-Anhalt. Formed in 2022, they bring brooding atmosphere to the eastern German metal scene.
Oulunsalo, FI · 2012–present · active
Scarm evolved from melodic death metal into metalcore from Oulunsalo near Oulu, broadening their sound while maintaining northern Finnish intensity. Active since 2012, they bring Arctic-edge aggression to the Ostrobothnia scene.
Hanover, DE · 2018–present · active
Scarnival deliver melodic death metal from Hanover, combining Scandinavian-influenced melodeath riffing with the precision of northern German musicianship. Their Lower Saxon capital base connects them to a city with a strong tradition of heavy music.
Nummela, FI · 2015–present · active
Scarpath evolved from death metal into a more thrash-focused direction from Nummela in southern Finland, streamlining their approach to extremity. Active since 2015, they bring scarred-path intensity to the Uusimaa region.
Copenhagen, DK · 2011–present · active
Scarred by Beauty blend thrash metal with metalcore from Copenhagen, combining old-school velocity with modern breakdowns and melodic hooks. Active since 2011, they represent the crossover energy of the Danish capital's heavy music scene.
Äänekoski, FI · 2017–present · active
Scars of Solitude deliver melodic heavy metal from the central Finnish town of Aanekoski, combining classic metal melodies with themes of solitary reflection. Active since 2017, they bring emotionally rich metal to the Finnish Lakeland.
Amberg, DE · 2017–present · active
Scars Remain play thrash, death, and groove metal from Amberg in the Upper Palatinate, blending multiple aggressive styles into a versatile, heavy sound. Their Bavarian output channels the energy of all three genres without being confined to any single one.

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