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Hellhammer
87,890 listeners
Hellhammer was an early-1980s extreme metal band, hailing from Switzerland and popular briefly in Europe in the mid-1980s. They were a vita… read moreHellhammer was an early-1980s extreme metal band, hailing from Switzerland and popular briefly in Europe in the mid-1980s. They were a vital influence on black metal, death metal and doom metal, although their sound is most accurately de… read moreHellhammer was an early-1980s extreme metal band, hailing from Switzerland and popular briefly in Europe in the mid-1980s. They were a vital influence on black metal, death metal and doom metal, although their sound is most accurately described as mid-paced, proto-black metal (with exceptions suc… read more -
Triptykon
86,470 listeners
Triptykon is a Swiss metal band from Zürich, formed in 2008 by Thomas Gabriel Fischer, founding member of the pioneering heavy metal bands … read moreTriptykon is a Swiss metal band from Zürich, formed in 2008 by Thomas Gabriel Fischer, founding member of the pioneering heavy metal bands Hellhammer, Celtic Frost and Apollyon Sun. Fischer announced his departure from Celtic Frost in Ma… read moreTriptykon is a Swiss metal band from Zürich, formed in 2008 by Thomas Gabriel Fischer, founding member of the pioneering heavy metal bands Hellhammer, Celtic Frost and Apollyon Sun. Fischer announced his departure from Celtic Frost in May 2008 and shortly afterwards revealed his new project would… read more -
Venom
413,367 listeners
Venom is an English heavy metal band formed in 1978 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coming to prominence towards the end of the new wave of British… read moreVenom is an English heavy metal band formed in 1978 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coming to prominence towards the end of the new wave of British heavy metal, Venom's first two albums—Welcome to Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982)—are cons… read moreVenom is an English heavy metal band formed in 1978 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Coming to prominence towards the end of the new wave of British heavy metal, Venom's first two albums—Welcome to Hell (1981) and Black Metal (1982)—are considered a major influence on thrash metal and extreme metal i… read more -
Bathory
350,358 listeners
Bathory was a Swedish black metal/viking metal band formed in Vällingby in 1983 and named after the infamous Hungarian countess Elizabeth B… read moreBathory was a Swedish black metal/viking metal band formed in Vällingby in 1983 and named after the infamous Hungarian countess Elizabeth Báthory. The band's frontman and main songwriter was Quorthon (Tomas Forsberg). Bathory's… read moreBathory was a Swedish black metal/viking metal band formed in Vällingby in 1983 and named after the infamous Hungarian countess Elizabeth Báthory. The band's frontman and main songwriter was Quorthon (Tomas Forsberg). Bathory's first four albums were "the blueprint for Scandinavian… read more -
Darkthrone
360,071 listeners
Darkthrone is a Norwegian metal band from Kolbotn, Akershus. Formed in 1986 as a death metal band named Black Death, in 1991 Darkthrone emb… read moreDarkthrone is a Norwegian metal band from Kolbotn, Akershus. Formed in 1986 as a death metal band named Black Death, in 1991 Darkthrone embraced a black metal style influenced by Bathory and Celtic Frost and became one of the leading ban… read moreDarkthrone is a Norwegian metal band from Kolbotn, Akershus. Formed in 1986 as a death metal band named Black Death, in 1991 Darkthrone embraced a black metal style influenced by Bathory and Celtic Frost and became one of the leading bands in the Norwegian black metal scene. Their first three bla… read more -
Possessed
117,263 listeners
1) Possessed is an American death metal/thrash metal band and was formed in 1983 in San Francisco, California. After breaking up shortly af… read more1) Possessed is an American death metal/thrash metal band and was formed in 1983 in San Francisco, California. After breaking up shortly after The Eyes of Horror, The band reformed under Mike Torrao in 1990. After releasing a couple of d… read more1) Possessed is an American death metal/thrash metal band and was formed in 1983 in San Francisco, California. After breaking up shortly after The Eyes of Horror, The band reformed under Mike Torrao in 1990. After releasing a couple of demos, the band split up. Possessed reformed again under orig… read more -
Sodom
336,495 listeners
Sodom is a German thrash metal band from Gelsenkirchen (NRW), Germany. They formed in 1981. Along with the bands Kreator, Destruction and… read moreSodom is a German thrash metal band from Gelsenkirchen (NRW), Germany. They formed in 1981. Along with the bands Kreator, Destruction and Tankard, Sodom is considered one of the "The Big Four" of Teutonic Thrash Metal. Tradi… read moreSodom is a German thrash metal band from Gelsenkirchen (NRW), Germany. They formed in 1981. Along with the bands Kreator, Destruction and Tankard, Sodom is considered one of the "The Big Four" of Teutonic Thrash Metal. Traditionally a three-piece, the band expanded to a four-piece wi… read more -
Mercyful Fate
290,873 listeners
Mercyful Fate is an influential heavy metal band that formed in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1981 from the remaining members of Hank Shermann… read moreMercyful Fate is an influential heavy metal band that formed in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1981 from the remaining members of Hank Shermann's band Brats and King Diamond's band Black Rose. In early 1981 they helped out Michael Denn… read moreMercyful Fate is an influential heavy metal band that formed in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1981 from the remaining members of Hank Shermann's band Brats and King Diamond's band Black Rose. In early 1981 they helped out Michael Denner with demos for his band Danger Zone. Soon, Shermann, Denn… read more -
Morbid Angel
390,632 listeners
Morbid Angel is a death metal band assembled in Tampa, Florida, United States in 1983. They, along with bands like Death, Obituary and Deic… read moreMorbid Angel is a death metal band assembled in Tampa, Florida, United States in 1983. They, along with bands like Death, Obituary and Deicide, were crucial in the development of the death metal genre and its standards. Since the band… read more -
Emperor
369,707 listeners
There are multiple bands/artists with the alias "Emperor". 1. a Norwegian-based black metal band (as shown on the picture) 2. U… read moreThere are multiple bands/artists with the alias "Emperor". 1. a Norwegian-based black metal band (as shown on the picture) 2. UK-based Drum & Bass producer/DJ — 1) Emperor is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1… read moreThere are multiple bands/artists with the alias "Emperor". 1. a Norwegian-based black metal band (as shown on the picture) 2. UK-based Drum & Bass producer/DJ — 1) Emperor is a Norwegian black metal band formed in 1991, regarded as highly influential by critics and emerging … read more