Cleveland Metal

Cleveland metal, birthed from the gritty industrial landscapes of Cleveland, Ohio, is a fiery crucible where various metal subgenres fuse into something uniquely formidable. It is characterized by its raw, aggressive energy and innovation, drawing from thrash, hardcore, metalcore, and industrial influences. This genre is not just a sound but a testament to the resilience and creativity of its birthplace, embodying the rustbelt's rugged spirit. Bands associated with this scene, such as Ringworm and Chimaira, are known for their intense performances and a no-holds-barred approach to music, combining pummeling riffs, ferocious vocals, and a relentless rhythm section. Cleveland metal's diversity is its strength, with each band contributing its own flavor, from the dark, hardcore-infused sounds of Integrity to the nu-metal and industrial tinged grooves of Mushroomhead, painting a vibrant, albeit shadowy, landscape of sonic brutality.

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Victim 1
Album - 10 Tracks - Released September 13, 2024

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A Killer's Confession
Assault
Black Death
Chimaira
Destructor
Integrity
Mushroomhead
Ringworm
Shok Paris
Switched
Sykosis
Venomin James
Ventana
Mushroomhead
Chimaira
A Killer's Confession
Integrity
Ringworm
Switched
Ventana
Shok Paris
Destructor
Black Death
Assault
Venomin James
Sykosis