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Stockholm, SE · 2005–present · active
Stockholm-based Self Deception have been delivering their explosive fusion of anthemic modern metal and powerful melodic rock since founders Andreas Clark and Erik Eklund formed the band in 2005. Their viral 2022 hit 'Fight Fire With Gasoline' propelled them to millions of streams, and a deal with Napalm Records for their upcoming album 'One Of Us' marks a major milestone. Sharing stages with Electric Callboy, Danko Jones, and Adept, Self Deception's high-impact live shows have cemented their reputation as one of Sweden's most exciting rock acts.
Sofia, BG · 2022–present · active
Death/doom metal band from Sofia, active since 2022, whose name encapsulates the fatalistic atmosphere of their music. Their fusion of death metal aggression with doom's crushing tempos creates a sound steeped in existential dread.
Varzy, FR · 2023–present · active
Self Exploited Whore deal in death metal and grindcore from the Burgundy village of Varzy, channeling extreme aggression from rural France. Formed in 2023, they bring provocatively named brutality to the Nievre countryside.
Toulouse, FR · 2013–present · active
Self Inflikted deliver melodic death metal from Toulouse, combining Scandinavian melodeath influences with the warmth of the Occitanie capital. Active since 2013, they bring self-inflicted intensity to the southwestern French scene.
Vienna, AT · 2020–present · active
Viennese atmospheric black metal project that emerged in 2020 with a self-titled three-track release spanning 22 minutes of immersive, layered compositions. Songs like "As I Am Falling From Inside" and the German-language closer "Das Ende" demonstrate a deeply introspective approach to the genre's expansive sonic palette.
London, GB · 2021–present · active
Self Revolution is a UK-based Killswitch Engage tribute band formed in 2021, faithfully recreating the full legacy of one of metalcore's most influential acts by covering material spanning both the Howard Jones and Jesse Leach eras. Their live performances capture the intensity and melodic power that made Killswitch Engage a genre-defining force.
Pilsen, CZ · 2016–present · active
Self-Hatred craft atmospheric death/doom metal from Pilsen, building vast, melancholic soundscapes that channel despair into towering compositions. Their music dwells in the space between crushing heaviness and sorrowful beauty, favoring emotional depth over mere aggression.
Alicante, ES · 2012–present · active
Self-Implosion deliver melodic death metal from Alicante, channeling the collapse their name describes through Scandinavian-influenced melodeath compositions. Active since 2012, they bring Mediterranean intensity to the genre.
Mieres, ES · active
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