Chugger is a groove death metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, successfully fusing the signature Gothenburg metal sound with the groove of American southern metal. The band was formed in 2012 with Robert Bjärmyr as the group leader. After several members coming and going the form was cemented around 2017 with David Dahl (vocals), Robin Lagerborg (guitar), Eric Skjuttorp (drums), and Robert Bjärmyr (lead guitar). Lars Skjuttorp (bass) is the newest member, who officially joined in late 2018. Here’s our interview with the band’s drummer, Eric!
Canada’s Lutharö unleashed their sophomore EP “Wings of Agony” this past March. More innovative and imaginative than their debut EP “Unleash The Beast”, Lutharö stepped out of their comfort zone for “Wings of Agony”. Their catchy riffs, blazing solos, and vocals ranging from vicious growls to cleans are sure to send a chill down your spine, making them a well-rounded powerhouse of a band that brings beauty, aggression, and skill to the genre.
The debut of instrumental-quartet Coping Mechanism is a musical balancing act, which ceaselessly draws the listener into a mixture of various genres, without ever letting go of thrill and tension.
Beyond Frequencies was founded by singer and songwriter Mel Schweickardt. The singer with Norwegian and German roots, who grew up in Switzerland, followed through with her vision to create a sound she calls “heavy pop”. As a hybrid of metal and pop beyond frequencies developed its own identity, transforming metal songcraft and pop-influenced vocals into a winning combination.
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