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Downset

Founded in Los Angeles in the late 80's as part of the thriving scene, downset has evolved into an icon of sorts. As the original blenders of , , , , , and socially aware lyrics, they drew influences from Black Flag to Black Sabbath, Public Enemy to Bob Marley. Becoming a huge draw, the industry took notice and they caught the attention of Mercury/PolyGram Records and released their self titled debut in 1994.

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Burned in Blizzard

Burned In Blizzard is a Latvian band formed in Rīga, Latvia in January 2011, by its former name Blizzard. Founded by Kārlis Kalvišs (guitar, vocals), Matīss Klaviniuss (guitar, back vocals) on guitars and Roberts Cešeiko on drums, in April joined by Rolands Ignatjevs (bass guitar, back vocals) on bass. The band is known for its melodic, thrashy and heavy sound supported by dual solos and three mixed vocals. They released the debut album Whiteout in December 2011.

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Uneven

Uneven is 2 separate bands. The first one is from France, formed in 1999, and second is from Serbia which is formed in 2007.
UNEVEN 1: (France) f.1999
UNEVEN 2: (Serbia) f.2007 UNEVEN 1: (France) UNEVEN, c'est 4 potes musiciens fans d’Helmet, My Vitriol, Sonic Youth, Therapy, Baby Chaos, Quicksand, Deftones ou Dredg. C’est dix ans d’activité sur la scène rock hexagonale. C'est l'envie de faire du rock chanté en anglais, à grosses guitares et à mélodies, comme l'ont fait avant eux les illustres Thugs, Skipppies ou Drive Blind.

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Coma

There are multiple artists with this name: 1) Coma is a Polish band, founded in 1998 in Łódź by Dominik Witczak (guitar) and Tomasz Stasiak (drums). The first album "Pierwsze Wyjście z Mroku" was released in 2004. After winning the Rock Festival in Węgorzewo the band became very popular in Poland. The second album, "Zaprzepaszczone Siły Wielkiej Armii Świętych Znaków" was released in May 2006.

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Esoterica

Emerging from the suburbs of provincial Warlingham UK, but founded in Africa, esOterica have already enjoyed much success - recently playing the KERRANG! Tour and supporting HIM at a sold-out Hammersmith Apollo, being play-listed on commercial radio shows (XFM Rockshow, Bruce Dickinson on 6Music, Total Rock etc) and fanatical support from the hoards of fans they have picked up in the last two years of relentless groundwork. Debut album 'The Fool' has been released...

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JLS

There are two artists with this name: 1.JLS (Jodio Loco Sucio) is a power trio originally from Santo Domingo Dominican Republic and founded by Leo Susana. 2. JLS (Jack the Lad Swing) are a four-piece boy group. 1. They have released 3 albums of hard rock / metal all with different line-ups.
The first album, Testigos de la Historia was recorded in Midilab Studios ( famous for it's use by major latin artists of all genres ) and released in 1997. It contains the now classic cuts in the dominican rock scene "Enemigo de la Sociedad", "Patra", "Dame tu Sexo", "Me da la gana".

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Niagara

There are six artists using this name
1. A German jazz/funk-percussion group active in the early 70's
2. A French duo active from the early 80's until the early 90's
3. A Ukrainian group
4. A Spanish hard rock band
5. The lead singer for defunct 70's experimental band Destroy All Monsters
6. An Italian progressive rock band (1.) The German jazz/funk-percussion group, Niagara, existing between 1971-1973.

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Truce

There is more than on act named Truce: 1) TRUCE has rocked the northwest music scene since 2003, gathering fans at an exponential rate with their overwhelming instrumentals and powerful lyrical expression. Whether they are questioning the world, examining the complexities of love or emoting personal struggle ? it?s always been about the music. This band exists with a powerful shared vision: to create a sound that reflects the honesty and experience of youth. Music that asks questions. music that embraces faith and pushes it away.

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For the Imperium

Action, drama, excitement. Rocking metal music challenged to the limit, and beyond! From the backwoods of Finland, the four gathered together and decided to achieve those goals. With toil, skill and sweat they built For The Imperium. Songwritingship taken to max, fierce playing and unconditional production will serve you right from the first second as you push "play". All you have to do is just jump in and enjoy the ride. After all, we are FTI. We are the truth. www.fortheimperium.com
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