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Slave to the Scalpel (2021)
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Hands of Eternity (2024)
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Agamemnon (2025)
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Paulsboro, New Jersey death metal act Circle of Fear lean into the punishing, riff-focused side of the genre with a straightforward, aggressive approach. Their music is rooted in the American death metal underground tradition.
Los Angeles progressive/doom metal outfit Circle of Sighs build lengthy, emotionally complex compositions that move through shifting dynamics and melancholic atmosphere. Their sound blends the heaviness of doom with the ambitious structure of progressive metal.
Wisconsin black metal act Circle of Wolves pursue a raw, cold sound rooted in second-wave tradition and midwestern isolation. Their recordings carry the grim, unadorned atmosphere that defines the American black metal underground.
Razor-sharp Crossover / Hardcore / Thrash Metal out of Texas.
New Orleans trio Circling Vultvre conjures a suffocating blend of black, death, and doom metal steeped in Southern Gothic dread. Their music circles decay and darkness with relentless, unhurried menace.
Rochester progressive/thrash outfit Circular Ruins constructs labyrinthine compositions that balance intricate technicality with driving groove. Named after the Borges story, they favor cerebral complexity over brute force.
Simi Valley death/thrash band Circumsodomy deliver blunt-force riffs and caustic vocals in the tradition of early Bay Area savagery. Their no-frills approach keeps the brutality honest and unrelenting.
Oklahoma City groove metal act Circumstance build heavy, mid-tempo bulldozers anchored by thick riffs and a hard-hitting rhythm section. Their sound lives in the pocket where groove metal meets modern aggression.
New York progressive metal outfit Circus of Thought weaves shifting time signatures and dynamic contrast into elaborate, hook-laden structures. Their compositions reward careful listening without sacrificing emotional impact.
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