South Asian metal is a potent and dynamic fusion of traditional South Asian musical elements and aggressive metal styles, characterized by its intricate guitar riffs, thunderous drumming, and powerful vocal deliveries that range from growls to melodic harmonies. Bands like Artcell and Warfaze infuse progressive metal with local cultural themes, while acts like Chepang and Neck Deep in Filth deliver an intense grindcore and hardcore punk energy, often addressing socio-political issues. This genre, encompassing a broad spectrum from death metal to progressive and thrash, is not only distinguished by its technical complexity but also by the way it integrates traditional instruments and regional sounds, making it a uniquely impactful and culturally rich branch of global metal.

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Single - Released December 20, 2024