Founded in the fall of 2020, the Harz black metal band ABGLANZ from Gosler is stylistically rooted in 90s black metal.

Thematically, the quartet deals with the mystical side of nature, its occult influence and the human abyss.
ABGLANZ draws inspiration from the deep, dark forests and rugged mountains of their Harz homeland and its myths and legends.

With their music, Abglanz create spherical, dark sounds that reflect and underscore their influences, sometimes drivingly atmospheric, sometimes aggressively frenzied. Their cold, sawing guitars are characteristic and emphasize their individual sound.

After the release of the EP “Call Of The Woods” in 2023, the release of the full-length album “Dawn Of Eternal Existence” followed in September 2024, at the start of their first European tour!

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Baldrs Draumar is a folkmetal band hailing from Fryslân (he Netherlands). The band was formed in the year 2009 and their music and lyrics are heavily influenced by Nordic, and in particular Frisian, history and folklore. Other lyrical themes are Viking culture, pagan spirituality and the natural world.
Over the years, Baldrs Draumar has continued to release new music and tour throughout Europe. They have also gained a dedicated following of fans who appreciate their unique blend of traditional folk melodies and heavy metal riffage in combination with the Frisian language.
By 2024 Baldrs Draumar has released five full-length studio albums, their most recent metal release being MAGNUS and their most recent acoustic release being NJORD (nov 2022).
Known for their energetic live shows, both metal and acoustically, Baldrs Draumar reaches a big audience that describes the band as “both entertaining and spiritual.”
Baldrs Draumar therefore is not simply a band, it’s an experience!

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Convictive have been representing authentic Post Black Metal since 2015, dedicating themselves to various aspects of existence. Brutal sounds surrounded by melancholic, dark melodies that create a powerful and emotional atmosphere.

A captivating blend between raging guitar riffs, thunderous drums, and tearing vocals, harmoniously blended with melodic elements. Each song invites the listener on a journey through deep human abysses, light and darkness. The themes comprise everything the soul experiences between origin and downfall.

Convictive have established themselves as an impressive live band thanks to their intense and atmospheric
stage performances, looking back on numerous energetic shows across Germany and beyond.

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DEMONICAL was spawned in March 2006 by former Centinex members Johan Jansson (guitars & vocals), Martin Schulman (bass) and Ronnie Bergerstål (drums) with a mission to return to the roots of death metal and deliver a sheer dose of darkness and brutality.

The first audio assault, a four-track promo attack entitled “Bloodspell Divine”, was recorded at Necromorbus Studios during July the same year.

In November 2006, DEMONICAL added vocalist Ludvig Engellau to the line-up (because Johan wanted to fully concentrate on the six-string axe) and signed a worldwide multi-album deal with the German label Cyclone Empire.

The band’s first full-length album, “Servants of The Unlight”, was recorded at both Black Lounge and Necromorbus Studios during January and February 2007 and released in April the same year.

In November 2007 Temple of Darkness released a limited split 7 EP with Absu featuring one track from the “Bloodspell Divine” promo.

In December 2007 the band parted ways with vocalist Ludvig Engellau due to musical and personal reasons.
The band continued for a few months with various session vocalists until late March 2008 when Sverker Widgren came on board as the new fulltime frontman.

The bands second full-length album, “Hellsworn”, was recorded at Necromorbus Studios between December 2008 and February 2009 and released by Cyclone Empire in May 2009.

A split 7 EP called “Imperial Anthems Vol.1” with Pagani

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The founders Mats and Ragnar grew up with Bathory’s epic era in their hearts, so it comes as no surprise that their music would somewhat flaunt the influence of their house god Quorthon. So with Bathory’s anthems as their spiritual foundation, they set out to find their creative and unique niche within the epic Viking metal genre.

It all begun 2003 when Mats and Ragnar heeded the call of the one-eyed elder to begin their epic journey and since then they have released fullength albums through I Hate Records, Napalm Records and Cyclone Empire. Each and every release that has been unleashed to the masses has carried the legacy of pure Scandinavian Epic Metal from the heart. During these years Ereb Altor has developed their own unique sound within the Viking Metal genre and the ever increasing fan base is thriving.

In april 2015 the latest Ereb Altor album “Nattramn” saw the light of day. An album that continues on the path set out by the predecessor ”fire meets ice” with the more epic side, with huge atmospheres built by echoing choirs from the snow covered mountains which at times are shred apart by fierce and aggressive parts with screams from the darkest forests of Scandinavia creating a dynamic and varied piece of art. The lyrics in the world of Ereb Altor always connects to the inheritance of Scandinavia and Ereb Altor is telling stories from the Norse mythology as well as dark legends that have been told from man to man centuries ago in Sweden.
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Furor Gallico are an Italian folk metal band formed in 2007 with the aim of blending extreme metal music with traditional Celtic, Irish and Breton tunes.
In 2009, after two years of hard work, the band releases the self-titled debut album, which will be repressed twice (2011 and 2014) thanks to its huge worldwide success.
In 2015, the sophomore 'Songs from the Earth' is released via Scarlet Records and the band increases their already intense live schedule, with shows in Italy and abroad, also in support of many international leading metal acts (Eluveitie, Finntroll, Ensiferum, Stratovarius, Dark Tranquillity, Carcass, Satyricon, Mago de Oz).
After several changes in the line-up, in 2019 Furor Gallico release their third record 'Dusk of the Ages', mixed by Tommy Vetterli (Eluveitie, Kreator, Coroner) and mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Arch Enemy, Amon Amarth). While still true to the band's identity, the album adds new elements, such as a more melodic death metaloriented songwriting and female vocals, and gains large success among fans and critics alike, in particular the Italian ballad 'Canto d'Inverno' (4.6 million views on YouTube).
In late 2023, the band renewed the collaboration with Scarlet Records and in early 2024, released the videoclips for Call of the Wind and Birth of the Sun (respectively +200K and +300K views on YouTube). On March 22nd, the new record Future to Come sees the light and reaches 100K streams in Spotify in two weeks.

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GJALLAR was launched in early 2023 to honor the masterpieces of FALKENBACH and make them accessible live. Tracks from all creative phases and albums will be presented. GJALLAR is an association of five musicians from Leipzig, Dresden and in between.
It's time to celebrate a debut for “Falkenbach live”... On the Dark Troll 2025 !

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Horn was formed as a solo project in 2003 and is a solitary musical undertaking up to the present day. The initial drive behind the project was to create nature-themed Black Metal, focusing on the relation of man and nature in a regional context. The old material, being mainly concerned with detailed descriptions of nature and incorporating rather upbeat, folk-influenced riffing, has made way for more sinister themes and soundscapes over the years. What has remained throughout the course of seven studio albums is the distinct “Horn” sound, featuring siren-like lead guitars, classical Black Metal-styled vocals as well as clean chorals and a serious folkloristic approach far from the jolly drunken Viking tunes celebrated these days.

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Hailing from Kristiansand, Norway, In Vain has been a pioneering force in Norwegian progressive extreme metal since 2003.
After releasing two EPs in 2004 and 2005, in 2007, In Vain released their first full-length album, "The Latter Rain", a collaborative effort with nearly 20 guest musicians, showcasing their prowess in diverse, progressive arrangements. Subsequent albums like "Mantra" (2010) and "Ænigma" (2013) and Currents (2018) continued to push musical boundaries.

In 2024, over two decades since their grand debut, In Vain triumphantly returned with their fifthmasterpiece, “Solemn”.

Once again the band has received a standing ovation from both media and fans. The album has been listed on a countless number of ‘Album of the Year lists’.

In Vain has a rich history of live performances, including several European tours with bands such asOrphaned Land, Solefald, Borknagar, and Keep of Kalessin. In Vain remains a powerhouse in extreme metal, captivating audiences with their dynamic compositions, and their reputation as a force inprogressive extreme metal is firmly established.

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Inquisition is a Black Metal band from the United States, with origins in Colombia, South America.

The band is formed by two members; Dagon is guitarist and vocalist, Incubus is the drummer.

Dagon formed the band in Colombia in 1989 where he was living at the time. During those early years, the band was a Thrash Metal act that later evolved into the genre of Black Metal by 1993. Durning the early years in Colombia, Inquisition released three demos, it is on the third demo in 1994 when Inquisition created its early form of Black Metal. This period known as the demo era, had a different lineup.

In 1996, Dagon moved up to Seattle relocating permanently and severing ties with the previous members, with the intent to find new members and create its debut full length album. That year, 1996, Dagon meets Incubus and after their first rehearsal trials they form Inquisition as we know it today, writing and releasing together every full-length album.

Inquisition has remained a duo in the studio and on the stage since its first full length album, released in 1998, touring the world heavily on nearly all continents and releasing a rich discography through multiple renown labels.

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The Viking metal veterans MÅNEGARM started out in 1995 in Norrtälje, Sweden and was one of the early bands to play pagan/Viking metal before this style became a big trend. The use of traditional instruments like violins and flute but also female vocals in their metal music came in early and over the course of nine studio albums the Swedes have developed their gripping mix of death/black metal, paired with well thought out folk arrangements. MÅNEGARM celebrated their 20th anniversary 2015 with releasing a brand new self-titled album "Månegarm" which received great reviews.

In 2018 Månegarm entered the studio to record their 10th studio album which is a conceptual album telling some fantastic stories based on great adventurous sagas such as “Hervararsagan”, “Völsungasagan” and “Saga om konung Ragnar Lodbrok och hans söner” (the Saga of King Ragnar Lodbrok and his sons) The album, named “Fornaldarsagor”, was released through Napalm Records the 26th of April 2019.

The brand new album: “Ynglingaättens öde”, has just been released, 15th of April 2022, via Napalm Records and this time the band offers a conceptual album based on the old Norse poem Ynglingatal. The poem tell us about a Swedish old Norse dynasty of rulers/kings of Uppsala and details their deeds, their rule and above all - their deaths.



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Mýrdal, the black metal duo from Leipzig.
Founded in 2022, Mýrdal quickly established themselves in the black metal scene with their self-titled EP, but also live.
Their debut record “Helvíti” marks a significant development in their sound, which is a mixture of chaos and atmosphere, melody and fury.

Inspired by the Icelandic black metal scene, Mýrdal distill their music down to its raw essence, creating a gripping sound with minimal instrumentation. From the first blazing notes, the duo envelop the listener in an increasingly dense blackness, culminating in a deep sense of deafening despair.

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Originally started as a solo project, the incredibly passionate Illia Rafalskyi has gathered several session musicians around him to start playing live concerts in 2018, of which only a handful have been played so far. His six full-length albums to date are second to none and basically leave no other way not to like this Slavic atmospheric black metal. With a cover of “A Distant Flame Before the Sun”, Severoth can also be found on a tribute album for the Austrian forefathers of atmospheric black metal, Summoning. So what more could you want? Severoth's appearances are more than rare, especially in Western Europe.

SEVEROTH is one man project from Ukraine. The music of SEVEROTH reaches the point where atmospheric forest black metal meets the ambient soundscapes, taking the listener into infinity of unknown. Now Illia Rafalskyi gathered fellow musicians to bring the magic of Severoth live.

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Legendary Icelanders Sólstafir kick off the touring cycle for their 8th studio album, which will be released later this year on Century Media Records. Sólstafir have been performing around the globe for over 20 years, stunning audiences with their heart and soul from the first note and letting it all out until they leave the stage. The atmospheric Icelandic rock'n'roll sound that is unique to Sólstafir always offers those who witness their epic sets a journey through ice and snow, fire and lava and breathtaking soundscapes of their homeland, with a full catalog of extraordinary, timeless hits to perform.

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Sun Of The Sleepless is the solo project of Schwadorf (aka Markus Stock), the mastermind behind two of Prophecy Productions' most popular bands, Empyrium and The Vision Bleak. With this project, he creates poetic black metal laments that brim with cold, raw atmosphere. Although Sun Of The Sleepless was founded back in 1998, it is only now that the album debut "To the Elements" has been released; previously there was a split EP with Nachtmahr (2004), the debut EP "Poems to the Wretches Hearts" (1999) and the sought-after 7" "Tausend Kalte Winter" (2000), which featured a trip-hop version (!!) of the Darkthrone classic "En As I Dype Skogen".

13 years after the last sign of life, Sun Of The Sleepless now rises from the grave and delivers an amazing album of new material! On "To the Elements", Schwadorf creates pieces full of charisma and atmosphere. In doing so, he builds on the foundations of SoTS' previous releases, but adds a whole new level of intensity and inner glow. The album, described by its creator as "a punch in the face to a shallow world", contains icy black metal with a doom-laden aura, where the poetic lyrics inspired by the great romantic poets of the last centuries provide the only hint of warmth.

Tracks like the cutting "In the Realm of the Bark", the sinister "Phoenix Rise" and the spooky "Where in My Childhood Lived a Witch" form impregnable frosty fortresses that call for comparisons to pioneers like Emperor, Darkthrone, early Ulver or Kataton

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Hailing from Bergen, Norway, Sworn embodies the soul of melodic black metal, channeling an emotive aura intertwined with fierce energy. Their music resonates with fans of atmosphere, emotion and aggression, drawing in both the seasoned devotee and the curious seeker.

Formed as a one-man project back in 2005, Sworn's journey took flight. Drawing inspiration from '90s black metal luminaries and extreme metal in general, they painted their sound with melancholic melodies and a touch of raw power. By 2007, Sworn expanded into a full-fledged band, and their debut album "The Alleviation" emerged, capturing their early aspirations.

Things truly ignited after this release, paving the way for Sworn to share stages with the likes of Behemoth, Aborted, and Helrunar during their 2007 Germany tour. The festival circuit embraced them too, from the vastness of Summer Breeze to captivating gatherings such as Ragnarök and Ultima Ratio.

In 2009, Sworn continued to blaze their path with the release of "Bastards and Conquerors," an album that showcased their evolving musical identity. The release of this album came shortly after the band's successful festival activities, solidifying their presence in the metal scene.

A brief hiatus from 2011 to 2016 didn't dim their spirit. An unexpected twist led to the release of the EP "Doomlights," offering a glimpse into the creative fire within. 2016 marked Sworn's triumphant resurgence, as they channeled their determination i

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TARABAS from Magdeburg unite an individual genre mixture of different elements from the styles of (melodic) death metal, black metal, doom metal as well as power and true metal. In this respect, their musical style is characterized by fat double-string guitar riffs on continuous double bass carpets, as well as by pointed blast parts, rousing guitar solos, a diverse vocal characteristic and a certain degree of catchy melodicism on the one hand and more structural progressiveness on the other. The band themselves have always classified their music as melodic death metal. However, due to the predominantly German but sometimes also English-language lyrics and various folkloristic musical elements, TARABAS are often also classified as Pagan Metal.

TARABAS see their creative work as both agnostic and explicitly apolitically motivated. The band defines art forms such as music and song lyrics as something timeless, in which specific religious beliefs and ideologies as well as political issues of the day have no place. Although TARABAS make selective use of various lyrical allegories and fictional scenarios, these are to be understood exclusively metaphorically. In this respect, corresponding text passages never refer to specific epochs, eras, cultures, nations or historical events. Instead, the focus is on themes such as authenticity, loyalty, individuality, self-discovery and self-realization as well as contemporary philosophical questions of worldview and anthropological soc

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The Committee is a 5-soul strong collective of international members who dedicate themselves to the art of black / doom metal. The Committee does not conform or support ANY political ideology. Some of the listeners find the topics of band very controversial, however rest assured! The aim of the band is to present historic facts in a new light and from a new point of view. The motto of the band is: “History is written by the victors. We are the voice of the dead”.
The Committee is a collaboration. The band works with guest artists and vocalists in order to expand the boundaries of Metal.

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THE VISION BLEAK return in grand style: The German duo's seventh full-length "Weird Tales" constitutes a monumental tribute to the eponymous American pulp magazine and other tales of mystery and dark imagination. The album consists of a single track that is divided into internal chapters, which are each inspired by weird tales, poems, and other literature of horror and the macabre.

The first issue of the original Weird Tales appeared on February 18, 1923. In the magazine's glory days during the 1920s and 30s it featured groundbreaking works of fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Authors such as H. P. Lovecraft, who published several of his Cthulhu myth stories in the magazine, Robert E. Howard's Conan the Barbarian as well as other famous early writers including Robert Bloch, Clark Ashton Smith, and later Ray Bradbury gained Weird Tales a legendary status.

On "Weird Tales", THE VISION BLEAK are referring to H. P. Lovecraft and Clark Ashton Smith, but also allude to authors that were never featured in the magazine, for example Edgar Allen Poe and Lafcadio Hearn, whose "Fantastics and Other Fancies" was very influential for this album.

In order to do these eminent authors justice with their homage, THE VISION BLEAK are pulling every register of their enormous musical prowess. The chapters range stylistically from flamboyant gothic rock via dark doom to harsh black and death metal parts – and about everything in between. All the thrilling elements that t

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Gold brings wealth, gold brings death!
Norse mythology comes to new life in the sounds of Thjodrörir. Founded
in 2016, the pagan metal band from Schleswig-Holstein draws its listeners into the dark and fascinating
dark and fascinating worlds of the dwarves, deeply rooted in ancient legends and myths.
are deeply rooted.
After the album "Solstitium" released in 2020, the dwarves of Thjodrörir are currently forging on
the next release. You currently only have the chance to hear the first four songs
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Over the years Animatrum and Host of Cinder tried to revive Black Metal in Hamburg but unfortunately never succeeded because of circumstances out of their hands. Few more years passed by until Valfor completed the trio: Totenwache was born. For most cities and this may not be something special - but over years, Hamburg grew more and more into a stronghold against black metal and the principles of this subculture. Even long-established black metal bands in Hamburg and its closer regions turned away from their former beliefs and dedicated themselves to other genres – to be never confronted with any headwind, discussions and fears.
We as Totenwache actively oppose that behaviour.
We do not just think Hamburg needs black metal.
We find: Hamburg has earned Black Metal. Uncompromising and raw.
Our demo "Ursprung" already presented our style well when it was released in 2017. We have always been fascinated by the harmonies and the atmosphere of finnish black metal - of which our style was significantly influenced. But of course we also drew our influences from occasional musical trips to France and Germany. This is how our own style has developed to this day and even continues to mature today.
In autumn 2018 our second release "Verbrannte Erde" saw the light of day. A split CD which features with "Säuberung" and "Treacherous Sorcery" two songs that have made significant leaps in all matters since our demo.
At the beginning of August 2019 our full length debut "D

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After a very promising EP released back in 2021 and a handful of singles that sparked folkmetal fans' enthusiasm - especially the Scandinavian strain - Vansind has finally released its debut album, ’Mørket’ through Target/Mighty Music in November 2023. With their roots planted deep and strong in the dark Danish soil, the band provides a solid soundtrack for battle, chain dance and raised horns with melodies inspired by folk music that meets solid metal, rumbling growls, and clean female singing. The lyrical themes are inspired by the darker side of Nordic mythology and Scandinavian history.

Where the glimmer of the eye meets the glimpse of the sword you will find Vansind. And, if you enter the dance, maybe you will get a glimpse of the mighty Valhal too.

Vansind is based in Slagelse, Denmark and was formed in the summer of 2019 as a folk-inspired metal band. All Vansind members musical background is vastly different, but they have a shared love for the music and a determination to add something special to the Danish folkmetal scene. In 2023 alone they graced festivals such as Næstved Metalfest (DK), Asgaard Rock Festival (DK), Warhorns Festival (UK), Hörnerfest (DE), Burning Q Festival (DE) and Udgaardsfest (DK) and have now set sails for a bigger conquering tour in support of their amazing new debut studio album.

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Andreas „Vintersorg“ Hedlund is best known for his incredible work with Borknagar, Otyg and Cronian, but his main focus is without any doubt Vintersorg. The band from Sweden combines folk and progressive elements full of atmosphere and an irresistible black metal vibe.

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For over 20 years, WOLFCHANT from St. Oswald in the Bavarian Forest have been one of the best-known and longest-serving Pagan Metal bands in Germany. Founded in 2003, the band was instrumental in the furious Pagan Metal wave that swept through the entire metal scene in the mid-2000s, at least with their cult album "A Pagan Storm".
Many came, many went, WOLFCHANT stayed.
The band regularly visits club stages throughout Germany and Europe as well as the stages of festivals such as Wacken Open Air, Summer Breeze and 70,000 Tons Of Metal, where they celebrate with their fans during and after the show.

Driving, epic metal paired with catchy melodies and riffs probably best describes the music of the sextet consisting of Lokhi (vocals), Nortwin (vocals), Skaahl (guitars), Seehb (guitars), Sertorius (bass) and Ghust (drums). The two frontmen are clearly and unmistakably the most characteristic feature of the band:
The combination of aggressive screams and sublime clear vocals, which convey WOLFCHANT's lyrics in a multi-layered and unique way.
The constant development of their music makes the band appear different and non-conformist with each album; they find it repugnant to be reduced to the same old tracks and pigeonholes. However, they have remained true to one motto for two decades now:
"Fear The Force Of The Pagan Storm!"

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