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28 MAY 2026·Editorial

SÓT

SÓT is a sludge, groove, stoner, and doom metal band from Iceland. Emerging onto the underground scene in 2023, they quickly built a reputation for powerful live performances…

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28 MAY 2026·Editorial

HAINE

HAINE is a deathcore band from Malta, blending crushing breakdowns, melodic intensity, and deeply layered songwriting. Since forming in 2017, they've steadily built an international presence through powerful…

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28 MAY 2026·Editorial

GÁGOR

GÁGOR is a "hard violence" band from Banská Bystrica, Slovakia. The five-piece have been performing live since 2021 — an energetic crew whose shows pull you out of…

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28 MAY 2026·Editorial

GIDORA

GIDORA is a groove/death metal band from El Salvador, formed by four young musicians in 2025. They blend the rhythmic power of groove metal with the aggression of…

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28 MAY 2026·Editorial

BornBroken

BornBroken is a groove metal band from Montreal, Canada — a cornerstone of the city's underground scene, known for an aggressive, groove-driven sound, socially conscious themes, and high-energy…

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28 MAY 2026·Editorial

The Crescent’s Call

The Crescent's Call is a symphonic folk metal project from Austria. The band's name was inspired by the call of an inner voice that brought founder Christina back…

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28 MAY 2026·Editorial

Ashed Winter

Ashed Winter is a tribal death groove band from France. Initially rooted in thrash and death metal, the band has evolved gradually, shaping a unique sound that draws…

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28 MAY 2026·Editorial

BLANKET HILL

BLANKET HILL is a hardcore/metal band from Luxembourg, founded in 2015. Mixing modern hardcore, thrash, death metal, and old-school heavy metal, the five-piece — Sven, Rick, Ornello, Miguel,…

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28 MAY 2026·Editorial

DEFLAG

DEFLAG is a metal band from Italy — built on screaming, empathy, and adrenaline on stage. Formed in 2019, the lineup is Daniele (lead vocals), Lorenzo (guitars, backing…

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28 MAY 2026·Editorial

MORPHIDE

MORPHIDE is a modern metal band from Latvia, blending groovy riffs and aggressive screams with atmospheric soundscapes and dynamic vocals. Formed in June 2019, the band quickly drew…

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