Polish blackened death metal innovators known for their evolving sound and profound lyrical themes, especially in ‘The Satanist.’
Pioneers of the second wave of black metal with a raw, lo-fi sound exemplified in ‘A Blaze in the Northern Sky.’
Progressive metal band recognized for their complex compositions and genre-blending approach in albums like ‘Colors.’
Metalcore to mainstream metal evolution, blending melody and metal, highlighted by ‘City of Evil’ and ‘Hail to the King.’
Shock rockers known for their outrageous live performances and diverse metal styles across albums like ‘Scumdogs of the Universe.’
Death metal visionaries famous for their complex arrangements and innovative techniques in ‘Obscura.’
Masters of arctic-themed black metal with a melodic edge, notable for albums like ‘At the Heart of Winter.’