EDGE OF SINS
Edge of Sins is a Slovenian metal band, formed in 2012.The band’s name indicates its signature posture that often challenges the ways of modern society which can easily be perceived as sinful. The band's first album My Escape is presented as a concept album because the tracks are written with the purpose of telling a story. Listening to the songs, we learn the struggles of a man, who feels trapped inside his own life – He is wearing a Mask society made for him, but he knows we are born to die, he knows Living is Dying and he knows Time is always running out. The Dead Future haunts him but he is shown a way for his Soul to be Saved. He forges an Escape Plan and the Battle Begins. At the end of his journey, he becomes The Wolf Marching onto his own World of Sin. His goal is to live on the Edge, but not to stray from the Path. Is it possible? How does he do it? Listen to the album and make sure! Edge of Sins @ Bandcamp Edge of Sins @ Facebook Edge of Sins @ Instagram Edge of Sins @ Spotify Edge of Sins @ YouTube |
AVENGE THE FALLEN
A five-piece melodic death metal band from Slovenia.Avenge the Fallen @ Facebook Avenge the Fallen @ Instagram Avenge the Fallen @ YouTube |
TIM RIPPER OWENS
Tim “Ripper” Owens – (Born September 13, 1967) is a Grammy nominated American hard singer who first gained attention as the lead singer of Judas Priest (1996-2003) and then Iced Earth and Yngwie Malmsteen. Tim currently tours the World as a SOLO artist and performs as the Lead Singer For the Bands KK’s Priest (featuring KK Downing of Judas Priest) A New Revenge, The Three Tremors, Charred Walls of the Damned The movie Rockstar ( Mark Wahlberg, Jennifer Aniston ) was loosely based on Tim’s time in Judas Priest! Tim just released a new Solo EP RIPPER “Return to Death Row” that was produced by Jamey Jasta.Tim Ripper Owens Website Tim Ripper Owens @ Facebook Tim Ripper Owens @ Instagram Tim Ripper Owens @ Spotify Tim Ripper Owens @ X Tim Ripper Owens @ YouTube |
DARK HORSE PROPHET
Dark Horse Prophet is a Los Angeles, California powerhouse forging its own path between the raw grit of rock and the unrelenting force of metal. Built on thunderous riffs, commanding vocals, and a relentless drive, the band delivers a sound that’s as melodic as it is punishing—bridging genres without compromising intensity.From coast-to-coast US tours to crowd-shaking European runs, Dark Horse Prophet has built a reputation for high-voltage live shows and uncompromising musicianship. Every performance is a statement. Every release pushes harder. And this is only the beginning. With new music, expanded touring, and even bigger stages on the horizon, Dark Horse Prophet stands as a rising force ready to carve its name into the global heavy-music landscape. It's time for you to join the prophecy... Dark Horse Prophet Website Dark Horse Prophet @ Facebook Dark Horse Prophet @ Instagram Dark Horse Prophet @ X Dark Horse Prophet @ YouTube |
WAKING THE CADAVER
Emerging from the New Jersey underground in 2006, Waking the Cadaver have built a reputation as one of the most uncompromising and controversial names in modern slam-infused death metal. Blending brutal death metal, hardcore aggression and grotesque groove-driven chaos, the band quickly became infamous through their cult debut Perverse Recollections of a Necromangler and the viral notoriety surrounding their early MySpace-era material. Over the years, Waking the Cadaver transformed from underground outsiders into respected veterans of the extreme scene, influencing a generation of slam and deathcore acts with their raw energy and unmistakable sonic violence.Following their successful comeback and the release of 2021’s Authority Through Intimidation, the band continue to evolve while staying true to their “slamming gore groove” roots. Led by founding vocalist Don Campan, the current lineup remains an active force on the international live circuit, including appearances on the 2026 Slam Domination Tour across Europe. Waking the Cadaver @ Website Waking the Cadaver @ Bandcamp Waking the Cadaver @ Deezer Waking the Cadaver @ Facebook Waking the Cadaver @ Instagram Waking the Cadaver @ ReverbNation Waking the Cadaver @ SoundCloud Waking the Cadaver @ Spotify Waking the Cadaver @ YouTube |
STILLBIRTH
Are you ready for the total destruction? Stillbirth is coming like a tsunami and will smash your ears after a few seconds. Nasty Blastbeats, heavy grooves and sick slams combined with the stageenergy of 10 raging Bulls. Get your beachshorts on because it’s surftime. With a blunt in one Hand and a girl on the back through the storm. Total madness is awaiting you.Stillbirth from Hagen / Germany was founded in 1999 by former Guitarist Lukas Swiaczny and plays a mix of Death Metal, Grindcore and Deathcore. In 2002 Stillbirth released it s first CD “Happy Stillbirth Party”. After personal changes and a break between 2004 and 2007, Stillbirth came back and participated with a new Lineup and crushing songs on the split CD’s “Supreme Brutal Legions 3” (Vrykoblast Recs / Singapore) and “Soldiers of Death” (Deathstar Recs. /USA) With “Plakative Agressionen” their second long play record was released in 2009 (Rotten Roll Rex / Germany). That year Stillbirth also conquered the stages of Eastern Europe for the first time. For the next 2 years the Band spent time touring and promoting the record until they released the 3rd album “Endgame is Near” (Deafground Recs./ Germany) in 2011. In 2015 Stillbirth released their 4rth album “Global Error” (Rising Nemesis Records) . After the release of “Global Error” Stillbirth went on Full USA Tour. Two months later Stillbirth entered the stages on a full Europe Tour. A milestone was done, while Stillbirth signed a contract with “Unique Leader Records” from USA. The 5th Album “Annihilation of Mankind” was the next step in the Stillbirth History. Stillbirth’s next Album “Back to the Stoned Age” will be released inAugust 2019 and it will be a rerecording of the best songs from the previouse cd’s. Stillbirth @ Bandcamp Stillbirth @ Deezer Stillbirth @ Facebook Stillbirth @ Instagram Stillbirth @ ReverbNation Stillbirth @ Spotify Stillbirth @ X Stillbirth @ YouTube |
9 DEAD
Formed in 2020 in Gloucester City, New Jersey, 9 Dead have quickly become one of the most punishing new names in the underground extreme metal scene. Blending the raw aggression of classic MySpace-era deathcore with crushing slam influences and brutal death metal intensity, the band has built a reputation for chaotic live performances, devastating breakdowns, and an uncompromising sound that hits with maximum force.Fronted by vocalist Blake Kinnamon alongside guitarist Jon Stauffer, bassist Chris Kusmanick, and drummer Jake Gerlach, 9 Dead channel themes of horror, death, monsters, and psychological terror into a sonic assault designed for the pit. Following a steady rise through the U.S. heavy circuit, the band has shared stages with acts including Waking The Cadaver, All Shall Perish, Internal Bleeding, and Visceral Disgorge, while also expanding internationally with major 2026 European tour dates and festival appearances such as Milwaukee Metal Fest. 9 Dead @ Bandcamp 9 Dead @ Deezer 9 Dead @ Facebook 9 Dead @ Instagram 9 Dead @ Spotify |
YÖU
Formed in Skopje in 2015, YÖU have become one of the most compelling voices in the Balkan DIY underground. Inspired by the raw emotion of the Washington D.C. hardcore scene and the melodic intensity of early-2000s European emo, the band channels deeply personal struggles, nostalgia, and emotional resilience into a sound that is both cathartic and explosive. Their acclaimed debut album We Sing the Blues (2017) introduced audiences to their heartfelt mix of post-hardcore urgency and melodic vulnerability, earning praise across the European underground scene.Over the years, YÖU have toured extensively across the Balkans and Europe, building a reputation for passionate, high-energy live performances rooted in DIY ethics and emotional honesty. In 2024, the band returned with the EP River of Sadness, showcasing a heavier, more mature sound while preserving the raw sincerity that defines them. With a growing international following and a major European tour ahead, YÖU continue to push North Macedonia’s alternative scene onto the global stage. Yöu @ Bandcamp Yöu @ Facebook Yöu @ Instagram Yöu @ YouTube |
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POP KOVINA
Slovenian band Pop Kovina is a high-energy live act that reimagines familiar pop music through a bold rock’n’roll lens. Emerging from the local scene around Brežice, the group quickly built a reputation for transforming well-known pop hits into louder, edgier, and more theatrical arrangements that resonate with diverse audiences.Their performances are defined by a distinctive blend of punchy rhythms, playful showmanship, and audience interaction, creating an immersive concert experience that goes beyond a standard cover band format. With each show, Pop Kovina introduces fresh arrangements and unexpected twists, keeping their repertoire dynamic and their performances unpredictable. Pop Kovina @ Facebook Pop Kovina @ Instagram Pop Kovina @ TikTok Pop Kovina @ YouTube |
ATER ERA
Ater Era is a Slovene extreme metal band characterized by a primal black metal sound and an unusual tendency towards psychedelic and ambient interferences.The band was born as a solo project in June of 2006 and created to further evolve the darkness invoked by its defunct forerunner: the black metal act Torka (2001-2005). Initiator was S.S. band vocalists, guitarist and songwriter. Ater Era @ Bandcamp Ater Era @ Facebook Ater Era @ Instagram Ater Era @ Last.fm Ater Era @ SoundCloud Ater Era @ YouTube |
SNØGG
Snøgg is an experimental black metal band from Velenje, Slovenia formed in late 2013.They call their music freeride black metal, as they take no boundries in discovering the vast soundscapes of black metal and other surrounding extreme and alternative genres. Snøgg @ Bandcamp Snøgg @ Deezer Snøgg @ Facebook Snøgg @ Instagram Snøgg @ SoundCloud Snøgg @ Spotify |
KUBLAI KHAN TX
Emerging from Sherman, Texas in 2009, Kublai Khan TX have become one of modern hardcore’s most uncompromising and explosive forces. Fronted by the unmistakable Matt Honeycutt, the band blends crushing metallic hardcore, groove-heavy breakdowns, and raw emotional honesty into a sound that has earned a fiercely loyal global following. Their acclaimed releases — including Nomad, Absolute, and 2024’s Exhibition of Prowess — showcase a band unafraid to confront themes of struggle, social division, mental health, and resilience with brutal intensity and authenticity.Known for chaotic, high-energy live shows and a relentless touring schedule, Kublai Khan TX continue to rise through the international heavy music ranks, appearing on major tours and festival stages across North America and Europe throughout 2026. Their sound draws inspiration from classic ’90s metallic hardcore while pushing the genre forward with modern precision and sheer physical power. In an era of polished imitation, Kublai Khan TX stand as a genuine voice of aggression, perseverance, and unfiltered truth. Kublai Khan TX Website Kublai Khan TX @ Facebook Kublai Khan TX @ Instagram Kublai Khan TX @ Spotify Kublai Khan TX @ X |
MALEVOLENCE
Formed in the steel city of Sheffield in 2010, Malevolence have become one of the most uncompromising and respected names in modern heavy music. Blending crushing metalcore, groove-laden riffs, hardcore aggression and Southern sludge swagger, the five-piece have carved out a sound that is unmistakably their own. Fronted by the ferocious Alex Taylor alongside guitarists Josh Baines and Konan Hall, Malevolence built their reputation through relentless touring, explosive live shows and a fiercely independent DIY ethos.From breakthrough releases like Reign of Suffering and Self Supremacy to the critically acclaimed Malicious Intent and 2025’s Where Only The Truth Is Spoken, the band have continued to evolve while staying true to their roots. In 2026, Malevolence entered a bold new chapter with the independently released single “Silhouette,” showcasing a darker, more melodic edge without sacrificing their trademark intensity. Widely regarded as leaders of the new wave of British heavy music, Malevolence stand as proof that authenticity, grit and vision still matter. Malevolence Website Malevolence @ Bandcamp Malevolence @ Deezer Malevolence @ Facebook Malevolence @ Instagram Malevolence @ SoundCloud Malevolence @ Spotify Malevolence @ X Malevolence @ YouTube |
BOUNDARIES
Emerging from Hartford, Connecticut, Boundaries have become one of the most emotionally devastating and sonically punishing forces in modern metalcore. Since forming in 2013, the band has built a reputation on crushing breakdowns, raw vulnerability and an unrelenting live presence that has turned underground hype into worldwide momentum. Their blend of metallic hardcore aggression and deeply personal songwriting has resonated with fans across the heavy music spectrum.Following acclaimed releases including Your Receding Warmth, Burying Brightness and 2024’s Death Is Little More, Boundaries continued their rise with sold-out headline dates and major international festival appearances. In 2026, the band entered a new era after signing with Sumerian Records and announcing their highly anticipated fourth album, Yearning: The unbeautiful after, produced by Drew Fulk and featuring collaborations with members of Make Them Suffer and The Plot In You. Praised for turning pain into catharsis, Boundaries deliver metalcore at its most intense, honest and unforgettable. Boundaries Website Boundaries @ Facebook Boundaries @ Instagram Boundaries @ X Boundaries @ YouTube |
SIX FEET UNDER
Six Feet Under is a legendary American death metal force hailing from Tampa, Florida, formed in 1993 by vocalist Chris Barnes originally as a side project alongside guitarist Allen West of Obituary. After Barnes’ departure from Cannibal Corpse in 1995, Six Feet Under quickly evolved from a passion project into a full-time band, releasing their influential debut Haunted that same year and helping define the U.S. death metal sound with their groove-laden, crushing riffs and guttural vocals.Over three decades, the band has released 14+ studio albums, establishing themselves as one of the best-selling death metal acts in the United States and a consistent force on the metal scene. They are known for brutal yet infectious songs that blend death-and-roll swagger with relentless heaviness — a trademark that has kept fans engaged from early classics like Warpath and Maximum Violence to recent works. Today’s lineup features founding frontman Chris Barnes, alongside bassist Jeff Hughell, drummer Marco Pitruzzella, and guitarists Ray Suhy and Jack Owen — the latter rekindling a creative partnership with Barnes that has been central to the band’s recent output, including their 2024 release Killing for Revenge. Always pushing forward without sacrificing their brutal roots, Six Feet Under continue recording and touring worldwide, proving their legacy is far from buried. Six Feet Under @ Bandcamp Six Feet Under @ Deezer Six Feet Under @ Facebook Six Feet Under @ ReverbNation Six Feet Under @ SoundCloud Six Feet Under @ Spotify Six Feet Under @ YouTube |
EMBRYONIC AUTOPSY
Embryonic Autopsy is a death metal band with one goal: To bring back 90s old school brutal death metal.Embryonic Autopsy @ Deezer Embryonic Autopsy @ Facebook Embryonic Autopsy @ Instagram Embryonic Autopsy @ Spotify Embryonic Autopsy @ X |
DEATH TO ALL
Founded in 1984 by Chuck Schuldiner under the original name of Mantas in Altamonte Springs, Florida, Death was among the more widely known early pioneers of the death metal sound, along with California’s Possessed. Inspired by Nasty Savage, Death was among the first bands in the Florida death metal scene. In the late 80s, the band was both a part of and integral in defining the death metal scene which gained international recognition with the release of albums by a number of area acts.Death to All operates as a tribute band to the original Death, which dissolved in 2001 following the passing of the group’s founder and frontman Chuck Schuldiner. The backbone of Death to All is singer/guitarist Max Phelps (Exist, Cynic), drummer Gene Hoglan (Dark Angel, Testament), bass beast Steve DiGiorgio (Testament, Sadus) and Bobby Koelble (Death). Death to All is a unique opportunity for a new generation of metalheads to experience the genius of Death and Chuck Schuldiner first-hand. Death to All @ Facebook Death to All @ Instagram |
JUNGLE ROT
Formed in 1992 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Jungle Rot have spent more than three decades delivering uncompromising, groove-driven death metal with a relentless old-school spirit. Led by vocalist and guitarist Dave Matrise, the band built its reputation through crushing riffs, war-themed intensity, and a no-frills approach that blends classic death metal with thrash, hardcore, and punk aggression.Over the years, Jungle Rot have become a respected force in the global extreme metal scene, sharing stages with countless underground and legendary acts while releasing a string of acclaimed albums including Dead and Buried, Order Shall Prevail, and A Call to Arms. Their current lineup features Dave Matrise, James Genenz, Geoff Bub, and drummer Spenser Syphers. In 2026, the band continues its assault with its twelfth studio album, Cruel Face Of War, released via Unique Leader Records, proving that Jungle Rot remain as fierce, heavy, and battle-ready as ever. Jungle Rot @ Deezer Jungle Rot @ Facebook Jungle Rot @ Instagram Jungle Rot @ ReverbNation Jungle Rot @ SoundCloud Jungle Rot @ Spotify Jungle Rot @ X Jungle Rot @ YouTube |
RATS OF GOMORRAH
Emerging from Kiel, Germany, Rats of Gomorrah are rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about new names in European death metal. Founded originally in 2009 under the name Divide before evolving into Rats of Gomorrah, the duo channels the ferocity of classic acts like Carcass, Vader and Bolt Thrower while injecting their sound with blackened atmosphere, thrash intensity and a distinctly modern edge.Consisting of vocalist/guitarist Daniel Stelling and drummer Moritz Paulsen, the band has earned a reputation for explosive live performances and relentless touring across Europe and South America. Their 2025 debut album, Infectious Vermin, released through Testimony Records, showcased razor-sharp riffs, dark Lovecraftian themes and uncompromising old-school brutality. With appearances at major events including Party.San Metal Open Air and tours alongside extreme metal veterans, Rats of Gomorrah are proving that raw, authentic death metal is alive, vicious and ready to infect a new generation. Rats of Gomorrah @ Bandcamp Rats of Gomorrah @ Deezer Rats of Gomorrah @ Facebook Rats of Gomorrah @ Instagram Rats of Gomorrah @ Spotify Rats of Gomorrah @ YouTube |
STAHLZEIT
The German band Stahlzeit formed in 2004 and has since made a name for itself as one of the most spectacular tribute-acts in Europe. They specialise in covering the hit songs of the influential Neue Deutsche Härte band Rammstein, replicating not just the sound but also the visual excess of the original: heavy riffs, industrial grooves, flaming stage effects, and dramatic choreography.Although the group’s roots go back to 2004, their tribute-project became fully active around 2005. Their frontman, Hefried “Heli” Reißenweber, became central to the band’s identity thanks to a voice and on-stage presence that strongly evoke Rammstein’s singer, Till Lindemann. Over the years, Stahlzeit have honed their craft, offering shows with up to 2½ hours of performance, dozens of trucks and a large crew travelling across Europe. The key to Stahlzeit’s success lies in the faithfulness of their tribute: they don’t merely play the songs, they recreate the spectacle—pyrotechnics, costumes, staging, lighting—everything evocative of the original band’s live theatrics. For example, at the song “Mein Teil” the band uses butcher-costumes and even a large cauldron, mimicking one of the iconic moments from Rammstein’s shows. Reviewers and fans frequently note that the experience of attending a Stahlzeit show is nearly on par (in terms of theatricality) with that of the original band. Today, Stahlzeit perform up to 70-80 shows a year and tour major venues across Europe. In 2025/26 they launched a special “20 Plus” anniversary tour, marking two decades of the project. Their prominence is such that many refer to them as the number-one Rammstein tribute band—especially for fans who may not have the opportunity to see the original act live. Their shows provide both a faithful homage to Rammstein’s legacy and a stand-alone live event with its own energy and intensity. In short, Stahlzeit stand at the intersection of homage and theatrical rock spectacle—balancing deep respect for their muse with their own commitment to live show excellence. If you enjoy heavy-industrial music, dramatic staging and immersive concert experiences, they’re a compelling band to check out. Stahlzeit Website Stahlzeits @ Facebook Stahlzeit @ Instagram Stahlzeit @ YouTube |
