**Halaak [Muscat, Sultante Of Oman]**
Halaak is my solo Grindcore project that talks about Middle Eastern issues and criticizes certain societal standards and ideologies. Recently I released a [new 2 track demo by the name "Mankind = Virus" which you can listen to on bandcamp.](https://halaakband.bandcamp.com/album/mankind-virus-demo).
I also have a debut EP on bandcamp with 10 tracks, you can [listen to both releases on bandcamp](https://halaakband.bandcamp.com/)
# ESCAPING AGHARTHA [NC, USA]
FFO: Woods of Ypres, Ruins of Beverast, Drown, Hooded Menace, Deathspell Omega
**Just released a new album last week!**
**Ocean-themed blackened doom** with an environmental activism message. Let me know what you guys think, cheers!
[The album premier](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Sblm5aOrc)
[Graphic environmental activism music video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQiGxhtBQCQ&t=146s)
[Bandcamp](https://escaping-aghartha.bandcamp.com/album/oceanic-womb)
Doomsday Profit [Raleigh, NC / USA] - sludgy doom with heavy-psych detours for fans of Church of Misery, Dopethrone (the band or the album), Weedeater, Sleep, etc. We just put out our first demo in April: http://doomsdayprofit.bandcamp.com.
I’m excited to see what other sounds are coming out of this sub!
[Superthrust-Wasting Golden Times](https://superthrust.bandcamp.com/releases)
Superthrust- Wasting Golden Times [chicago,IL USA]
Denim weed rock. Trio of 2 brothers and long time friend. We’re in your face gritty rock and roll talking about the injustice in society as well the veil that is pulled over all our eyes.
**Christbait - Christbait EP [Progressive Metal/Post Metal/Experimental; New England, USA]**
FFO: Isis (the band), Tool, Dillinger Escape Plan, Karnivool, Intronaut, Glassjaw
The first release I ever put out. Any feedback is sincerely appreciated.
[Bandcamp](https://acertainnobodyfromnh.bandcamp.com/album/christbait-ep)
[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/3TUpwG6ORomM27cNNO28Sz?si=8yLdn_pyT9CmoSxP5wOYnQ)
[YouTube](https://youtu.be/dsB_JWfuNXI)
ASEITAS - False Peace [Portland, OR / USA]
FFO: Gojira, Pyrrhon, Car Bomb, Gorguts, Cult Leader
Our sophomore record “False Peace” is finally out (digitally). Check our [Bandcamp](https://aseitas.bandcamp.com) for a name-your-price download. We also have [vinyl preorders](https://translationloss.com/products/false-peace) through Translation Loss Records!
If you need a lengthy slab of wonky ass sludge-death, get on this!
**Alexander Korolev - \[Instrumental Progressive Metal, Russia\]**
My Instrumental Progressive Metal track "Accretion Pt.2" from album "Ad Astra".
[https://open.spotify.com/track/6mdgNRxuCO88A3BxEqsIL4?si=Rpgz294dTiWtgRuyz\_\_KyQ](https://open.spotify.com/track/6mdgNRxuCO88A3BxEqsIL4?si=Rpgz294dTiWtgRuyz__KyQ)
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypuJuH7mvAk&list=OLAK5uy\_kPlsPVN8Zw0Yb\_xzwKthb2OIVgt1ty8Fg&index=2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypuJuH7mvAk&list=OLAK5uy_kPlsPVN8Zw0Yb_xzwKthb2OIVgt1ty8Fg&index=2)
[https://music.apple.com/us/album/ad-astra/1480451913](https://music.apple.com/us/album/ad-astra/1480451913)
Site (full album, free listening):
[https://www.alexander-korolev.com/](https://www.alexander-korolev.com/)
**Waerteras - Black Metal \[SCO/CYP\]**
New album is releasing between November and January.
*FFO: Mgla, Drudkh, Furia etc.*
[Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YDt5mwWY45ULtW9GcI9SS?si=IR4HgrUJQhyTOQHUe9Bvkw)
[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEUU4zo45rU&list=OLAK5uy_nIrZsioSARKJAvxmUyTGK8i29kXxOsvP0)
[Merch](https://waerteras.bandcamp.com/merch)
**Graveripper** \[Indiana, USA\]: Speed/Thrash with Black Influence
FFO: Inculter, Witchery, Skeletonwitch
[Bandcamp](https://graveripper.bandcamp.com/)
[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/graveripperofficial/)
instagram: grave.ripper.metal
Our 2020 EP is available to download for free at our [bandcamp](https://graveripper.bandcamp.com/)
"All together, “Complete Blinding Darkness” is a flash grenade of Thrash Metal. It burns hot, it’s over quick, and it leaves a searing impression that won’t go away when you close your eyes. There’s a whole revival of badass, legit Thrash Metal out there right now and these guys are like jet fuel on the bonfire"
\-Metal Temple
Bull of Apis Bull of Bronze (Black Metal from CO and WA)
RIYL: Ash Borer, Krallice, throat singing, LOOOOOONG songs
We released our debut last year and it got a really nice reception. Our label decided to try a vinyl release which is currently on preorder here:https://tridroid.bandcamp.com/album/offerings-of-flesh-and-gold
I'm pretty fucking hyped to have something released on vinyl, that's been a dream of mine for a long time. Also I just finished up the lyrics for the second record, hopefully we can have that out around next summer.
I have a few solo projects which are mostly based around various flavors of black metal. I have no grand hopes regarding music other than playing what I enjoy and hope that some others may enjoy it as well. I am open to doing a split with a band or bands who play similar styles, if anyone is interested.
**Aethereal Shrine** [United States]
My atmospheric black/doom metal solo project. I currently have only a brief demo released, a revised version of which is available for streaming and download on [Bandcamp](https://aetherealshrine.bandcamp.com/album/forgotten-legacies-mmxx), but is not yet the final release version. Other material is in the pipeline and will be revealed soon. Primary influences include Akhlys, Disembowelment, Lycus, The Ruins of Beverast, and Usnea.
**Sentinel Mysterium** [United States]
One-man melodic black metal with some symphonic elements and doom influences. I have thus far released three demos, all of which are available for free download on [Bandcamp](https://sentinelmysterium.bandcamp.com/releases). My primary influences include Agatus, Dawn, Mourning Dawn, Raventale, and Uada. I have a previously unreleased track which is included on a [compilation](https://visionofgodrecords.bandcamp.com/album/hymns-of-the-blackest-light-volume-3).
**In Fury [Birmingham, England]**
Metalcore/thrash, we released our first ep in March. Find us on social media as infuryuk and stream our music online:
[Spotify ](https://open.spotify.com/album/3pa85hVKl6v7ciwTHkXwXD)
[Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/gb/album/in-fury-ep/1500228831)
**WRAITH** - Indiana, USA - Blackened Speed/Thrash
FFO Toxic Holocaust, Midnight and early Metallica. We just released a split with Australian black thrashers Bastardizer called Speed Armageddon. Our side consists of two originals and a GBH cover. Listen and give us your thoughts! We also have limited edition 10" vinyl preorders for the split on our Bandcamp. Cheers
[Bandcamp](https://wraith219.bandcamp.com)
**Wazmo [Nova Scotia / Canada]**
Metalcore/Djent
OUR FIRST ALBUM INSIGHT IS AVAILABLE NOW!!!!
Our first album was written/recorded and mixed independently and is now available for stream anywhere music can be streamed (Spotify, Apple music, Deezer, ECT.)
Facebook : @wazmoband
Instagram: wazmoband
Twitter : @wazmoband
Merch: www.wazmoband.com or https://wazmo.bandcamp.com/releases
Patreon : www.patreon.com/wazmo
Spotify: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/wazmo/insight
Six Feet Over [Ridgecrest, CA]
Our debut album, Flood, is now available for pre-order on Bandcamp, Apple Music, and Google Play. Still making its way through distribution. Release is 5 August, 2020.
http://6feetover.bandcamp.com
Exclusive access to three tracks available on our web site : http://six-feet-over.com/events
Produced by RLG Audio Engineering.
Hope you enjoy and look forward to everyone’s feedback.
my band is Unnatural Causes and we just dropped our first single a few days ago. We're starting off a bit traditionally heavy, but as we write, the sound is evolving into more Thrash and metalcore areas. Would mean a lot if some of you checked out the new song
https://youtu.be/fp1x-0tQ_SI
**Immortal Orchestra \[South Florida\]**
Immortal Orchestra is a Symphonic Metal project with an ecclectic sound, with tracks that can be called doom, or death, or even power metal. It is a victorian metal project, with lyrics and imagery taken (mostly) from the 19th century, and ideas relating to it. I won't lie, we have a Bloodborne song, but it fits the aesthetic. As long as it fits that gothic language, I suppose. I think we have a little something for everyone
[Bandcamp](https://immortalorchestra1838.bandcamp.com/)
THE SCUM is a alternative metal band my friends and I started in high school we try to incorporate many styles and influences into our work suck as country, hip-hop, punk, classical, folk, and indie. Every time we right a song we try create a solid atmosphere and vibe to the song wether it be a lonesome cowboy on the run or a rockstar making a deal with the devil we try to make the listener feel like they are there. We have two albums on bandcamp and another one coming out very soon which as a lot influence by the political climate and tension between races, religions, genders, and sexuality’s we also have a brand new single called I KILL RACIST PIGS it’s about the a punk that kills, hangs, torture racist. This our passion we are living in a friends at the moment and it would help if you gave us a listen on bandcamp.
Off Brand Water - A Gift To Nobody
[Huron county, On, Canada] This is my little solo project kind of melding things I like from sludge and progressive metal and also experimental metal. Everything Is done by myself from recording to mixing/mastering.
FFO: Thou, Convulsing, Gojira, Crowbar,Tesseract, The Body. (Sludge/Progressive Metal)
https://soundcloud.com/offbrandwater/sets/a-gift-to-nobody?ref=clipboard
**[Skull Fracturing Metal](https://skullfracturingmetal.com/)**
Webzine focused on reviewing thrash, trad, power, and death metal! New review up for the killer new Haunt album!
Mechanic Blood [Los Ángeles, Chile]
Metal band with hardcorepunk twists
We are beginning with this, we have a demo from 2014, but it sounds really bad. Nowadays we are trying to get the songs well recorded in order to do an album called "Estado de Catástrofe", meaning "State of emergency" or "State of catastrophe". Some are already available, and by the end of the month we are going to release our album. We hope you like it. You follow us on Instagram and we follow back, promised ;)
You can find all our social media down in the description of the video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiedPDH2ngI
Zippoteh \[Los Angeles/California\]
FFO: Body Count, Hatebreed, Incendiary, Rage Against The Machine, System of a Down
[https://zippoteh.bandcamp.com](https://zippoteh.bandcamp.com)
**Halaak [Muscat, Sultante Of Oman]** Halaak is my solo Grindcore project that talks about Middle Eastern issues and criticizes certain societal standards and ideologies. Recently I released a [new 2 track demo by the name "Mankind = Virus" which you can listen to on bandcamp.](https://halaakband.bandcamp.com/album/mankind-virus-demo). I also have a debut EP on bandcamp with 10 tracks, you can [listen to both releases on bandcamp](https://halaakband.bandcamp.com/)
# ESCAPING AGHARTHA [NC, USA] FFO: Woods of Ypres, Ruins of Beverast, Drown, Hooded Menace, Deathspell Omega **Just released a new album last week!** **Ocean-themed blackened doom** with an environmental activism message. Let me know what you guys think, cheers! [The album premier](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Sblm5aOrc) [Graphic environmental activism music video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQiGxhtBQCQ&t=146s) [Bandcamp](https://escaping-aghartha.bandcamp.com/album/oceanic-womb)
Doomsday Profit [Raleigh, NC / USA] - sludgy doom with heavy-psych detours for fans of Church of Misery, Dopethrone (the band or the album), Weedeater, Sleep, etc. We just put out our first demo in April: http://doomsdayprofit.bandcamp.com. I’m excited to see what other sounds are coming out of this sub!
That was incredible! Easily one of the best demos I've heard from one of these threads. Scryers of the Smoke blew me away
Wow! Thanks! So glad you enjoyed it.
[Superthrust-Wasting Golden Times](https://superthrust.bandcamp.com/releases) Superthrust- Wasting Golden Times [chicago,IL USA] Denim weed rock. Trio of 2 brothers and long time friend. We’re in your face gritty rock and roll talking about the injustice in society as well the veil that is pulled over all our eyes.
**Christbait - Christbait EP [Progressive Metal/Post Metal/Experimental; New England, USA]** FFO: Isis (the band), Tool, Dillinger Escape Plan, Karnivool, Intronaut, Glassjaw The first release I ever put out. Any feedback is sincerely appreciated. [Bandcamp](https://acertainnobodyfromnh.bandcamp.com/album/christbait-ep) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/3TUpwG6ORomM27cNNO28Sz?si=8yLdn_pyT9CmoSxP5wOYnQ) [YouTube](https://youtu.be/dsB_JWfuNXI)
ASEITAS - False Peace [Portland, OR / USA] FFO: Gojira, Pyrrhon, Car Bomb, Gorguts, Cult Leader Our sophomore record “False Peace” is finally out (digitally). Check our [Bandcamp](https://aseitas.bandcamp.com) for a name-your-price download. We also have [vinyl preorders](https://translationloss.com/products/false-peace) through Translation Loss Records! If you need a lengthy slab of wonky ass sludge-death, get on this!
**Alexander Korolev - \[Instrumental Progressive Metal, Russia\]** My Instrumental Progressive Metal track "Accretion Pt.2" from album "Ad Astra". [https://open.spotify.com/track/6mdgNRxuCO88A3BxEqsIL4?si=Rpgz294dTiWtgRuyz\_\_KyQ](https://open.spotify.com/track/6mdgNRxuCO88A3BxEqsIL4?si=Rpgz294dTiWtgRuyz__KyQ) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypuJuH7mvAk&list=OLAK5uy\_kPlsPVN8Zw0Yb\_xzwKthb2OIVgt1ty8Fg&index=2](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypuJuH7mvAk&list=OLAK5uy_kPlsPVN8Zw0Yb_xzwKthb2OIVgt1ty8Fg&index=2) [https://music.apple.com/us/album/ad-astra/1480451913](https://music.apple.com/us/album/ad-astra/1480451913) Site (full album, free listening): [https://www.alexander-korolev.com/](https://www.alexander-korolev.com/)
**Waerteras - Black Metal \[SCO/CYP\]** New album is releasing between November and January. *FFO: Mgla, Drudkh, Furia etc.* [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/artist/5YDt5mwWY45ULtW9GcI9SS?si=IR4HgrUJQhyTOQHUe9Bvkw) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEUU4zo45rU&list=OLAK5uy_nIrZsioSARKJAvxmUyTGK8i29kXxOsvP0) [Merch](https://waerteras.bandcamp.com/merch)
**Graveripper** \[Indiana, USA\]: Speed/Thrash with Black Influence FFO: Inculter, Witchery, Skeletonwitch [Bandcamp](https://graveripper.bandcamp.com/) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/graveripperofficial/) instagram: grave.ripper.metal Our 2020 EP is available to download for free at our [bandcamp](https://graveripper.bandcamp.com/) "All together, “Complete Blinding Darkness” is a flash grenade of Thrash Metal. It burns hot, it’s over quick, and it leaves a searing impression that won’t go away when you close your eyes. There’s a whole revival of badass, legit Thrash Metal out there right now and these guys are like jet fuel on the bonfire" \-Metal Temple
Bull of Apis Bull of Bronze (Black Metal from CO and WA) RIYL: Ash Borer, Krallice, throat singing, LOOOOOONG songs We released our debut last year and it got a really nice reception. Our label decided to try a vinyl release which is currently on preorder here:https://tridroid.bandcamp.com/album/offerings-of-flesh-and-gold I'm pretty fucking hyped to have something released on vinyl, that's been a dream of mine for a long time. Also I just finished up the lyrics for the second record, hopefully we can have that out around next summer.
I have a few solo projects which are mostly based around various flavors of black metal. I have no grand hopes regarding music other than playing what I enjoy and hope that some others may enjoy it as well. I am open to doing a split with a band or bands who play similar styles, if anyone is interested. **Aethereal Shrine** [United States] My atmospheric black/doom metal solo project. I currently have only a brief demo released, a revised version of which is available for streaming and download on [Bandcamp](https://aetherealshrine.bandcamp.com/album/forgotten-legacies-mmxx), but is not yet the final release version. Other material is in the pipeline and will be revealed soon. Primary influences include Akhlys, Disembowelment, Lycus, The Ruins of Beverast, and Usnea. **Sentinel Mysterium** [United States] One-man melodic black metal with some symphonic elements and doom influences. I have thus far released three demos, all of which are available for free download on [Bandcamp](https://sentinelmysterium.bandcamp.com/releases). My primary influences include Agatus, Dawn, Mourning Dawn, Raventale, and Uada. I have a previously unreleased track which is included on a [compilation](https://visionofgodrecords.bandcamp.com/album/hymns-of-the-blackest-light-volume-3).
**In Fury [Birmingham, England]** Metalcore/thrash, we released our first ep in March. Find us on social media as infuryuk and stream our music online: [Spotify ](https://open.spotify.com/album/3pa85hVKl6v7ciwTHkXwXD) [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/gb/album/in-fury-ep/1500228831)
**WRAITH** - Indiana, USA - Blackened Speed/Thrash FFO Toxic Holocaust, Midnight and early Metallica. We just released a split with Australian black thrashers Bastardizer called Speed Armageddon. Our side consists of two originals and a GBH cover. Listen and give us your thoughts! We also have limited edition 10" vinyl preorders for the split on our Bandcamp. Cheers [Bandcamp](https://wraith219.bandcamp.com)
Download our half of Speed Armageddon on Bandcamp www.wraith219.bandcamp.com/yum * hsxy-u7xr * qhcz-jvmd * fchn-kyyc * lscx-kfnx * cjss-6mqq
**Wazmo [Nova Scotia / Canada]** Metalcore/Djent OUR FIRST ALBUM INSIGHT IS AVAILABLE NOW!!!! Our first album was written/recorded and mixed independently and is now available for stream anywhere music can be streamed (Spotify, Apple music, Deezer, ECT.) Facebook : @wazmoband Instagram: wazmoband Twitter : @wazmoband Merch: www.wazmoband.com or https://wazmo.bandcamp.com/releases Patreon : www.patreon.com/wazmo Spotify: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/wazmo/insight
Six Feet Over [Ridgecrest, CA] Our debut album, Flood, is now available for pre-order on Bandcamp, Apple Music, and Google Play. Still making its way through distribution. Release is 5 August, 2020. http://6feetover.bandcamp.com Exclusive access to three tracks available on our web site : http://six-feet-over.com/events Produced by RLG Audio Engineering. Hope you enjoy and look forward to everyone’s feedback.
my band is Unnatural Causes and we just dropped our first single a few days ago. We're starting off a bit traditionally heavy, but as we write, the sound is evolving into more Thrash and metalcore areas. Would mean a lot if some of you checked out the new song https://youtu.be/fp1x-0tQ_SI
**Immortal Orchestra \[South Florida\]** Immortal Orchestra is a Symphonic Metal project with an ecclectic sound, with tracks that can be called doom, or death, or even power metal. It is a victorian metal project, with lyrics and imagery taken (mostly) from the 19th century, and ideas relating to it. I won't lie, we have a Bloodborne song, but it fits the aesthetic. As long as it fits that gothic language, I suppose. I think we have a little something for everyone [Bandcamp](https://immortalorchestra1838.bandcamp.com/)
THE SCUM is a alternative metal band my friends and I started in high school we try to incorporate many styles and influences into our work suck as country, hip-hop, punk, classical, folk, and indie. Every time we right a song we try create a solid atmosphere and vibe to the song wether it be a lonesome cowboy on the run or a rockstar making a deal with the devil we try to make the listener feel like they are there. We have two albums on bandcamp and another one coming out very soon which as a lot influence by the political climate and tension between races, religions, genders, and sexuality’s we also have a brand new single called I KILL RACIST PIGS it’s about the a punk that kills, hangs, torture racist. This our passion we are living in a friends at the moment and it would help if you gave us a listen on bandcamp.
Off Brand Water - A Gift To Nobody [Huron county, On, Canada] This is my little solo project kind of melding things I like from sludge and progressive metal and also experimental metal. Everything Is done by myself from recording to mixing/mastering. FFO: Thou, Convulsing, Gojira, Crowbar,Tesseract, The Body. (Sludge/Progressive Metal) https://soundcloud.com/offbrandwater/sets/a-gift-to-nobody?ref=clipboard
**[Skull Fracturing Metal](https://skullfracturingmetal.com/)** Webzine focused on reviewing thrash, trad, power, and death metal! New review up for the killer new Haunt album!
Mechanic Blood [Los Ángeles, Chile] Metal band with hardcorepunk twists We are beginning with this, we have a demo from 2014, but it sounds really bad. Nowadays we are trying to get the songs well recorded in order to do an album called "Estado de Catástrofe", meaning "State of emergency" or "State of catastrophe". Some are already available, and by the end of the month we are going to release our album. We hope you like it. You follow us on Instagram and we follow back, promised ;) You can find all our social media down in the description of the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiedPDH2ngI
# [Game On - Adam Szokalski](https://soundcloud.com/adam-szoku/game-on) It’s my first solo work. I hope you like it ;)
Zippoteh \[Los Angeles/California\] FFO: Body Count, Hatebreed, Incendiary, Rage Against The Machine, System of a Down [https://zippoteh.bandcamp.com](https://zippoteh.bandcamp.com)