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Hands of Eternity (2024)
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Shame On Me (2022)
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Cottonmouth hit hard at the crossroads of hardcore, speed metal, and thrash, channeling the raw aggression of the midwest underground. They keep sets short and loud, favoring attack over subtlety.
Indianapolis speed/thrash act CounterClockwise channel classic 80s metal energy with high-velocity riffs and no-nonsense aggression. Their sound is rooted in the purist tradition of bands like Exodus and Overkill.
Los Angeles speed and thrash metal band trading in blistering tempos, razor-edged riffwork, and a relentless forward momentum deeply rooted in the California metal underground.
Miami speed metal outfit channeling the frantic, high-octane energy of the genre's '80s heyday — fast picking, screaming leads, and an unrelenting drive from start to finish.
Edmonds, Washington heavy and progressive metal band blending the melodic ambition of progressive music with the muscular authority of traditional heavy metal in the Pacific Northwest.
Sacramento power/speed/thrash outfit Critical Mass deliver high-octane riff attacks rooted in the Bay Area tradition, blending melodic power metal hooks with aggressive thrash tempos.
Pennsylvania speed metal band Cronecronaut race through high-velocity riff assaults in the tradition of classic 80s acts, keeping the emphasis on sheer metallic momentum and tightly coiled energy.
West Babylon's Crossfire forged a classic Long Island metal sound blending the melodic ambition of power metal with thrash's raw intensity. Active in the New York underground, they brought anthemic riffs and speed to the region's storied metal scene.
Portland power and speed metal band channeling the galloping energy of classic 80s metal with a sharp, modern edge. High-octane riffs and soaring vocals define their sound.
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