Traditional Metal

Traditional metal, also known as classic heavy metal, is a genre rooted in the foundational sounds of the late 1970s and early 1980s, blending powerful riffs, soaring vocals, and anthemic melodies. It often features energetic guitar work with a mix of melodic and aggressive styles, dynamic drumming, and a strong emphasis on song-driven structures. Lyrically, it explores themes of personal struggles, mythology, and defiance. Bands in this genre draw influence from pioneers like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden while maintaining a distinct identity with regional and modern variations, keeping the spirit of classic metal alive.

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Get Ya Freak On
Single - Released April 25, 2025
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  1. April 25, 2025
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  3. March 15
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    Tuk'na
    1 tracks
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    GNOSIS
    8 tracks
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    Fur
    3 tracks
  31. November 6
  32. October 18
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  1. February 14, 2025
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    GNOSIS
    8 tracks
  2. January 31
  3. January 17
  4. December 6, 2024
  5. October 18
  6. September 27
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  8. July 27
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    Secrets
    12 tracks
  11. May 16
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    Goofy
    13 tracks
  12. May 10
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  17. February 15
  18. February 14
  19. December 8, 2023
  20. December 8
  1. April 25, 2025
  2. April 18
  3. March 15
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    Tuk'na
    1 tracks
  4. March 6
  5. February 28
  6. February 28
  7. February 25
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  10. January 20
  11. January 17
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  14. January 8
  15. December 30, 2024
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  19. December 13
  20. December 7