Siddharth
Long Distance Trooper
As the title suggests, you may include bands/artists who have disbanded, have been on a hiatus or may perform live often but haven't recorded anything for a long time.
Some of the bands that come to mind:
1. Symphony X
One of my top 10 Metal bands! Last album Underworld came out in 2015. From what I know, new music is in works but there have been some obstacles due to pandemic and other reasons.
2. Shadows Fall
One of my favourite modern bands. Their last album came back in 2012. Currently the guitarist Jon Donais plays for Anthrax and the drummer Jason Bittner is in Overkill. Albums to check out - The War Within and The Art Of Balance.
3. Pagan's Mind
Excellent Progressive/Power Metal band from Norway. Have released five albums, the last one came out in 2011. Again, new music is in works but don't know why so much delay. Fun fact: The vocalist has appeared in TV programme The Voice (Norway).
4. Lazarus A.D.
For me, they are like modern Pantera. Brilliant musicianship overall. They could release only two albums before their drummer passed away.
5. Coröner
Highly underrated band. Just love their style of Technical Thrash metal. Released five albums so far.
6. 3 Inches Of Blood
They broke up too soon. I like their classic Speed/Power metal style. During their heyday, Rob Halford also complimented them.
7. Bolt Thrower
One of the best Death metal bands. Just pure quality stuff!
8. X Japan
Asking them to reform is like asking for Pantera without Dimebag. But anyhow, that worked! They called it a day after their farewell tour and after a while their guitarist Hide (very talented) also passed away. Fun fact: Since Twitter has been renamed 'X', Twitter Japan, instead of renaming itself as X Japan, went for 'X Nippon' after the vocalist's request.
9. Mudvayne
They can be called 'Technical Nu Metal' specially their debut L.D. 50. A really unique style they got. They did reform recently and have performed live.
Some of the bands that come to mind:
1. Symphony X
2. Shadows Fall
3. Pagan's Mind
4. Lazarus A.D.
5. Coröner
6. 3 Inches Of Blood
3 Inches Of Blood - Deadly Sinners [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
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7. Bolt Thrower
Bolt Thrower - Where Next To Conquer (Official Audio)
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8. X Japan
X Japan - Rusty Nail (Anime Version)
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9. Mudvayne
Mudvayne - Happy? (Official HD Video)
"Happy?" by MudvayneListen to Mudvayne: https://Mudvayne.lnk.to/listenYDSubscribe to the official Mudvayne YouTube channel: https://Mudvayne.lnk.to/subscribe...
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