Kryn – Croatian metal force with the new album “Risset”
Kryn is a Croatian metal band whose roots trace back to 2004, when they performed under the name Downfall. Since 2008, they have been performing under their current name, building a recognizable identity on the scene. Their style combines heavy riffs, dark atmospheric melodies, and powerful vocals, enriched with controlled aggression. This makes them stand out in a genre full of imitation.
Their style combines heavy riffs, dark atmospheric melodies, and a powerful vocal presence. This is enhanced by controlled aggression, making them stand out in a genre full of imitation.
YĪN YĪN – Dutch psychedelic funk quartet
YĪN YĪN is a psychedelic funk quartet from Maastricht, the Netherlands. In recent years, the band has gained attention for its danceable and eclectic style. Their music blends exotic Eastern melodies with modern Western rhythms. Audiences see them as a band that erases genre boundaries and transforms concerts into ceremonies.
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The Dread Crew of Oddwood
The Dread Crew of Oddwood is an American “pirate” folk/metal band from San Diego, formed in 2008.
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Heidevolk
Heidevolk is a folk/viking metal band from the Dutch city of Arnhem, formed in 2002 under the name Hymir.
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Trollfest
Trollfest (stylized as TrollfesT) is a Norwegian folk metal band from Oslo, formed in 2003. They combine metal with folk elements – accordion, saxophone, guitars – and write lyrics mostly in the invented language “Trollspråk” (a mix of Norwegian and German).
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Finntroll
Finntroll is a Finnish folk metal band from Helsinki, formed in 1997. They combine elements of black metal and death metal with the traditional Finnish folk style humppa, and most of their songs, interestingly, are sung in Swedish.
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Korpiklaani – Finnish folk metal band blending tradition and heavy sound
Korpiklaani is a Finnish folk metal band formed in Lahti in 1993. They first performed as Shamaani Duo and later as Shaman, before adopting their current name in 2003. From the start, they were recognized for their unique mix of metal and traditional instruments.
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Leæther Strip
LEÆTHER STRIP is the solo project of legendary Danish electronic industrial artist Claus Larsen, founded in 1988, although by then he had already been in three bands.
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Stereo Deficit – Arctic Monkeys tribute band from Belgrade
Stereo Deficit is an Arctic Monkeys tribute band now based in Belgrade, originally formed in Kruševac in 2010. They began under the name Random, created by three brothers passionate about progressive music. Later, new members joined, and the band fully committed to performing songs of the iconic British group.
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Piknik Park
PIKNIK PARK is a Linkin Park tribute band from Budapest that has been around for many years and is the most well-known LP tribute in Europe.
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Marcus & Martinus – Norwegian twins and European dance-pop phenomenon
Marcus and Martinus Gunnarsen, identical twins born in 2002 in Norway, showed exceptional musical talent from an early age. Their breakthrough came in 2012 when they won the Melodi Grand Prix Junior, opening the door to the professional music scene. Since then, they have step by step built a reputation as Scandinavia’s most famous young performers.
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Lebanon HanoverLebanon Hanover – dark wave duo and heirs of post-punk aesthetics
Lebanon Hanover formed in 2010. The name comes from two towns in New Hampshire, USA. The band consists of Larissa Iceglass from Germany and British musician William Maybelline. Their music gives a cold and stripped-down answer to the alienation of today’s world. The sound is rooted in the 1980s and shaped by post-punk traditions.
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Eluveitie – Swiss folk metal band inspired by Celtic myths
Eluveitie was formed in 2002 in Winterthur, Switzerland, under the leadership of Chrigel Glanzmann, a charismatic frontman and multi-instrumentalist. Their debut album Spirit (2006) drew the attention of the metal community with a rich sound where electric guitars, bagpipes, fiddles, flutes and mandolins coexist in perfect balance. Their lyrics, often written in Gaulish, explore ancient Celtic myths and history.
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Roses Of Thieves
Roses of Thieves, the upcoming Hungarian masters of folk-punk, EDM, and metal fusion, led by the energetic Ivett Dudas, unleash a sonic storm where traditional melodies blend with electronic mischief, blazing guitar riffs, and the unmistakable pulse of the accordion.
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Lutharo
Lutharo returns with the album Chasing Euphoria, a fierce fusion of melodic death, thrash, and heavy metal.
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Alestorm – the Scottish pirate metal band that conquered the world
Alestorm was formed 21 years ago in Perth, Scotland. The group started as Battleheart, writing songs about pirates and epic adventures.
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Zyrion
From the scorching desert sun to ethno-Balkan riffs, Zyrion is an experimental stoner rock/metal band from Kragujevac
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Ludwig Ludwig
Ludwig Ludwig is a post-punk industrial band formed in July 2016 in Kruševac, consisting of Ljubiša Jovanović (vocals, lyrics) and Saša Ognjanović (guitar, programming).
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Last Hope
Last Hope was formed in 1995 in Sofia and soon established itself as one of the most influential hardcore punk bands in the Balkans.
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Risk It!
Risk It! was formed in the spring of 2009 in Dresden, with members Gregor (vocals), Basti (guitar), Andreas (bass), and Olli (drums).
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Death Before Dishonor
Death Before Dishonor is a Boston hardcore band formed in 2000, with their debut album “True Till Death” released in 2002 on Spook City Records.
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Terror – hardcore legends from Los Angeles
Terror was formed in Los Angeles in 2002, led by charismatic frontman Scott Vogel. From the start, Vogel became a symbol of raw energy and honesty. His direct way of engaging the crowd quickly turned the band into a live powerhouse, winning loyal fans worldwide.
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Divanhana – pop-jazz sevdah band from Sarajevo
Divanhana was founded in 2009 by students of the Sarajevo Music Academy. From the beginning, the band stood out by performing sevdalinkas arranged with jazz, pop, and classical influences. Later, they expanded their repertoire to other traditional Balkan songs, but the foundation remained the same – a fusion of sevdah and contemporary genres.
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Ničim izazvan – Serbian band that wins hearts with honesty
Ničim izazvan is a nine-member band from Serbia (Vrbas, Belgrade, Kula), founded in 2012. The founders are Boris Bakalov and Bojan Gluvajić, and interestingly, their passion for volleyball also played a big role in bringing the group together. From the very beginning, they stood out with sincere lyrics and strong emotions in their music.
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Phantasmagoria
Phantasmagoria was founded in 1988 from the ashes of the punk rock group Eksodus, taking their name from the cult band The Damned’s album of the same title.
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Houle
Houle was formed six years ago in Paris, and their style can be described as atmospheric black metal. Interestingly, their lyrics revolve around oceans and maritime themes – something not particularly typical for this genre.
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Mimika Orchestra – progressive jazz-world ensemble from Zagreb
Mimika Orchestra was founded in London (UK) in 2010 by Croatian multi-instrumentalist and composer Mak Murtić and vocalist Maja Rivić. Today, they are based in Zagreb, and their music is recognized for original compositions blending contemporary jazz with the rich heritage of Balkan folk traditions. Specific Balkan modalities and rhythms are woven into progressive jazz structures, creating a distinctive sound.
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Heavy Chest
HEAVYCHEST is a music project from Aotearoa, New Zealand, founded in 2015 by songwriter Andre Smith
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Mild Orange
Since coming together in Dunedin in 2016, New Zealand’s Mild Orange have become a band that belongs to the whole world, building an international audience with songs that unfold like secrets shared among friends and lovers. Or, as Billboard put it: “Mild Orange have perfected the art of making music for the nostalgic.”
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Cut Eyes
Cut Eyes is not just another extreme metal band – they are a war machine of sound.
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Hideous Divinity is a technically brutal death metal band from Rome, founded in 2006 by Enrico Schettino, a former member of Hour of Penance.
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Sadist is an Italian death metal band formed in Genoa in 1991, known for their fusion of technical death metal, progressive elements, and Mediterranean folklore.
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Obscura is a German death metal band founded in 2002 in the Bavarian town of Landshut, and is known for its technically extremely complex and progressive music.
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Jessica Moss
Since 2001, musician, violinist, and composer Jessica Moss has been a profound and powerful presence in contemporary experimental music.
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Swans – avant-garde no wave pioneers
Swans formed in 1982 in New York, led by Michael Gira, a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter. Asked why the name Swans, Gira explained it refers to majestic and beautiful creatures with a difficult temperament. From the start, the group refused to follow the rules of the music industry.
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Naxatras
Their first album, “Naxatras”, was released in 2015. It instantly became a big hit on YouTube and can be considered one of the most popular releases of its genre overall.
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Batushka
Batushka is a band formed in 2015 in Białystok. Their songs deal with Orthodox Christianity, and the lyrics are written in Old Church Slavonic.
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John Maus
John Maus is a musician, composer, and philosopher born in 1980 in Austin, Minnesota.
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W.A.S.P. – American heavy metal band and a symbol of free expression
W.A.S.P. is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles in 1982. The meaning of the acronym was never fully explained, though frontman Blackie Lawless once joked: “We Ain’t Sure, Pal.” From the start, the band drew attention with a provocative image, raw energy and shocking stage performances.
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Mizar
Founded in 1982 in Skopje, the band Mizar quickly became a symbol of darkwave and even gothic music in the Balkans. They took their name from Mizar, the guiding star used by travelers for orientation in the deserts.
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Krankšvester – rap duo from Osijek redefining the hip-hop scene
Krankšvester, also known as Švester, Šveca or Šveki, was founded in 2010 in Osijek, Croatia. The duo consists of 3ki and Sett, recognized from the start for their provocative, humorous and unique style. Their music has pushed the boundaries of the regional rap and hip-hop scene.
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Alen Vitasović
In his very rich and colorful career, he has released numerous hits such as “Ne moren bež nje”, “Jenu noć”, “Niš mi se ne da”, and “Ja ne gren”.
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Mostar Sevdah Reunion – guardians and innovators of sevdah
Introducing Mostar Sevdah Reunion is almost unnecessary. It has been more than 25 years since the group, founded by Dragi Šestić, released their first, self-titled album. On it, sevdah songs were presented in a fresh light, and this approach immediately found its audience. Their music was embraced by older lovers of Bosnian blues and new generations looking for a modern twist on traditional arrangements.
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