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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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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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