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20 MAY 2026·Editorial

Novelization

Novelization is an atmospheric black and death metal band from the Netherlands. Formed in 2023, the lineup features Chris Garnier (guitar, vocals), Max Bloemendal (guitar), Daan Huls (drums),…

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20 MAY 2026·Editorial

FORCE

FORCE is a glam hard rock band from Melipilla and Santiago, Chile, founded by Laureano Starboy and Camila Sulwacker, together with bassist Hans Beyer. Their sound fuses 80s…

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20 MAY 2026·Editorial

Midhaven

Midhaven is a four-piece progressive metal band from Mumbai, India. Striving to bring a distinct ‘Indic’ voice to the world of heavy music, the band’s strength was born…

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20 MAY 2026·Editorial

Given By The Flames

Given By The Flames is a gothic metalcore band from Tokyo, Japan. Over the years, they’ve shared stages with global acts and earned a reputation for emotionally intense…

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20 MAY 2026·Editorial

Speak In Whispers

Speak In Whispers is a progressive groove metal band from Cyprus, founded in 2017. They’ve become a mainstay of the live circuit, known for high-energy shows and an…

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20 MAY 2026·Editorial

I See Red

I See Red is a melodic death metal band from Athens, Greece, formed in 2014. Their sound fuses melodic death metal with hardcore and black metal, building a…

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20 MAY 2026·Editorial

Goodnight Greatness

Goodnight Greatness is a modern metalcore band from Stockholm, Sweden. Explosive breakdowns, haunting melodies, and anthemic choruses turn every stage into an immersive journey. Blending modern metalcore aggression…

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20 MAY 2026·Editorial

SINAMORT

SINAMORT is a progressive doom metal quartet from Lithuania, fronted by songwriter, guitarist and vocalist Juozas Grigas, with Rimantas Galvonas (guitar), Paulius Musteikis (bass), and newest member Vykintas…

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20 MAY 2026·Editorial

Elchivo

ELCHIVO is a stoner rock and doom metal band from Monterrey, Mexico, formed in 2018. Founded by Marco Gil (originally of Maligno), the lineup is rounded out by…

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20 MAY 2026·Editorial

E.N.D.

E.N.D. (Evil Never Dies) is a tech-groove metal/hardcore band from Zadar, Croatia. Formed in 1996, they’re one of the longest-running and most steadfast names in the Croatian metal…

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