Melodic groove metal is a subgenre that fuses the crushing riffs and rhythmic precision of groove metal with the melodious elements typically associated with melodic death metal. It often features complex guitar work with harmonized leads, prominent bass lines, and a mix of clean and aggressive vocals, catering to a dynamic listening experience that balances brutality with harmony. The tempo can vary, offering heady syncopations and foot-tapping grooves alongside soaring choruses designed to stick in the listener's head. Characterized by an emphasis on musicality within the metal framework, it retains the heaviness while ensuring that melody plays a central role, creating an emotionally resonant soundscape that appeals to both the heart and the mosh pit.

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Album - 10 Tracks - Released November 28, 2025