The Sound of Metal Balear

“The Sound of Metal Balear” pulls together a heavy-hitting collection of metal acts tied to the Balearic scene, blending death, doom, thrash, and a touch of industrial and hardcore. From the slow-burning atmosphere of Helevorn and the melodic death riffs of Aeolian to the angsty grooves from Taste My Sweet Revenge and the raw aggression of Toxic Army, the playlist showcases the diversity of heavy music coming out of the islands. Spanish and Catalan lyrics add a regional edge, while themes range from personal struggle and historical trauma to apocalyptic imagery.

There’s a strong representation of both longstanding and newer underground bands, with tracks like “Gilded Cage” by Golgotha nodding to scene veterans, and cuts from Trallery and Devouring showing modern technicality without losing intensity. Whether it’s the grind-infused brutality of Goreinhaled or the gothic edges of Hyde XXI, this mix hits on a wide range of metal subgenres, tied together by Balearic roots and a shared urgency in sound.