groove metal
Immanis
At least three artists have the name Immanis 1. Immanis was a black metal band from Rotherham, United Kingdom. The band was formed in 1993 by Grand Lord Immanis after the demise of his old band Xaztur, the project had a short existence with only 2 rehearsal/promo tapes ever produced. 2. A Black Metal band from Portugal
3. A Metal band from Edinburgh, Scotland
4. A Black Metal band from Poland
Scamp
Scamp was originally the brainchild of guitarist Mads Christensen and drummer Morten Christensen. After releasing their first critically acclaimed EP, "The New Groove Complex", an additional guitarist, Kristian Bruun, and vocalist Mikael Rise was added to the line up, their creative sparring resulting in the EP, "re-draft" which was recorded at Jacob Hansen Studios (Hatesphere, Mnemic, Mercenary) and mixed at ZigZound by Ziggy (Illdisposed, Mercenary, Hatesphere) Released in 2005, it further improved Scamp's position as one of the most respected unsigned bands in the Danish metal scene.
Xerath
Xerath is a new cutting edge band combining crushing Meshuggah style riffs with epic orchestral composition. Their sound can be described as taking influence from Strapping Young Lad, Meshuggah and Dimmu Borgir to create a distinctive sound they call "orchestral groove metal" (or chug-score!) Formed in 2007 by guitarist Andy Phillips, drummer Michael Pitman, bassist Owain Williams, and later joined by Richard Thomson on vocals.
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the Engines of armageddon
This "balls to the floor" power trio from Nottingham UK has just released their full length debut album. Deeply political at times, hilarious at others Th'Engines have shown us the world is doomed but you can still crack another beer and watch it go tits up with a smile. Influences including;
Roy Harper, DIO, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Megadeth, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Black Sabbath, Jethro Tull, King Crimson, James Taylor, Death, Elf, Ronnie & the prophets and Meshuggah to name but a few. More album tracks to come soon, along with new unreleased demo's etc.
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Sybreed
Formed in 2003 in Geneva, Switzerland by guitar player Drop and singer Benjamin, Sybreed was created to reflect their mutual tastes for metal and industrial music, with conceptual contents revolving around social misery, everyday alienation and the decay of the modern way of life in general. Later, they began work on material for their first album SLAVE DESIGN which was released in 2004, and then performed around the US to unleash the album's electronic violence on stage.
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Hellbent and Hammered
Established in London in 2004, H&H built a solid following on the underground circuit, playing with the likes of Head-On, Godsized, Sons of Merrick, and even Anville on their return to London. (Underworld 2006) 2007 saw the departures of 2 members, who sought warmer climates in South AFrica, and ultimately spurned the birth of the awesome Juggernaught. Walkouts and disappointments plagued the band after that, but Julio and Ryan remained, determined to relaunch Hellbent & Hammered as the dominating force in UK groove metal, that they believed it could be.
Chimaira
Chimaira is a six-membered metalcore band from Cleveland, Ohio, whose name comes from a monster in ancient Greek mythology: a lion, with an additional head of a goat located in the neck, and a snake as its tail. Its members describe the band as being of "The new wave of American Heavy metal" and are firmly in the post-thrash metalcore slot in their music style. Chimaira was formed in 1998, composing itself of Mark Hunter (Vocals), Jason Hager (Guitar), Rob Arnold (Guitar), Jim LaMarca (Bass), Andols Herrick (Drums) and Chris Spicuzza (Keyboards and Electronics).
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City Of Fire
BURTON C. BELL (VOCALS)
TERRY "SHO" MURRAY (GUITAR/PRODUCER)
BYRON STROUD (BASS)
BOB WAGNER (DRUMS)
IAN WHITE (GUITAR) Fire, when burning, is in a state of turbulence, unrest, reliance and dependence. When extinguished, it becomes calm and unattached, freed from its own limitations. Fire can only occur when properly provoked, much like the creative mind. Creativity, like fire, can only burn with sustenance - that essential element that keeps the fire burning.
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Nya
There are 2 artists with the name Nya. 1) Formed in Southern England in 2007 and comprising of five experienced touring musicians, Nya have spent the last eighteen months writing over an albums worth of material and have recently completed their first four track demo/EP. Featuring songs ‘Face The Music‘, ‘Tin Soldiers‘, ‘The Choir Invisible‘ and ‘Better Off This Way’, the demo successfully demonstrates a refreshing balance of catchy choruses, heavy riffing and unmistakably melodic, harmonious vocals.
Forever Never
Originally formed in late 2004, Forever Never are a metal band from Essex, UK with something a little bit extra than your average metal band, drawing influences from a much wider scope than you might expect. Rhythmical, heavy and dripping with melodic twists and technical turns, FN take inspiration from Meshuggah, Michael Jackson and Machine Head in equal measures. As likely to hear a 3 part vocal harmony...
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