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Deströyer 666

Deströyer 666 are an Australian blackened thrash/death metal band formed in 1994 by guitarist K.K. Warslut, following his departure from the cult black metal band Bestial Warlust. Originally formed and located in Melbourne, Australia, the band now base themselves in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. To date, they have released four studio albums, the most recent being 'Defiance' in 2009. Their sound can be described as a blend between black, thrash and death metal, although in recent releases, the band's death metal edge has become more prominent.

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Funeral Throne

Funeral Throne are a chaotic Black Metal band from the UK. A trio consisting of guitarist and vocalist Saturnius, bassist and backing vocals Morgul and drummer Athrial. Labelmates with Gorgoroth side-project Jotunspor on Satanas Rex (offshoot of the popular Industrial/Black Ambient label Cold Spring). Their debut album Nihil Sine Diabolvs (2008)showcases their hard-edged Black Metal stylings and punk-influenced bite as an act.

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Drowning the Light

Following the split of Australian black metal band Baal Gadrial in 2003, vocalist Azgorh created Drowning the Light. Four demo tapes were recorded and given extremely limited distribution, being given out only to close friends. From 2003 to 2009 Azgorh has recorded 10+ demos, 10 full-length albums (5 of which were released in the same year: 2007) and material for a number of split albums under the Drowning the Light moniker.

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Opium Lord

Opium Lord is a British band formed in 2012 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The band makes desolate and with a coal black heart. Filthy grooves meet abrasive to convey a menacing atmosphere akin to the dodgiest drinking establishments. The original lineup features current-and-former members of Mothertrucker, History Of The Hawk and Stinky Wizzleteat. http://opiumlord.bandcamp.com

Read more about Opium Lord on Last.fm.

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Enslaved

Enslaved is a metal band from Bergen, Norway. Their style has changed over the years. Originally being an old-school black metal/viking metal act, they now perform a more experimental form of progressive black metal with folk influences. The name was inspired by an Immortal demo track, Enslaved in Rot. Enslaved was formed in 1991, by Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson. Joined by drummer Trym Torsson, they did their first demo in the summer of 1992.

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Disgorge

There are mutliple artists with this name: 1) Disgorge is a brutal death metal band from USA. In 1992 Bryan Ugartechea, Tony Freithoffer and Ricky Myers started what was to become one of California's most bands. In 1992 they released their first demo "Cognitive lust of Mutilation". Shortly after, Disgorge relocated to San Diego California to establish their name in the underground scene. During the move the band parted ways with bassist/vocalist Bryan Ugartechea. Immediately, new members Matti Way (vocals) and Eric Flesy (bass) filled Brian's position.

Read more about Disgorge on Last.fm.

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Black Majesty

There are several bands sharing the name Black Majesty: 1) A melodic power metal band from Melbourne, Australia. So far they have released five LPs: Sands of Time (2003), Silent Company (2005), Tomorrowland (2007), In Your Honour (2010) and Stargazer (2012). The band was formed in 2001 under the name Kymera and with various members already well known on the local metal and heavy rock scene. Guitarist Steve Janevski was drawn from Cyclone Tracy, a long-running heavy rock/hair metal outfit.

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