Cyprus is known for its stunning beaches, ancient ruins, and vibrant culture. The island is famous not only for traditional tunes, pop, and rock music but also for a thriving underground music scene filled with powerful energy.
From the aggression of death metal to the atmospheric depths of black metal and the rebellious spirit of hardcore, Cypriot bands have carved a strong presence in the global extreme music community.
This article explores Cyprus’s dark side, highlighting the island’s most notable bands that have made significant contributions to these genres.
Being of Entropy
Modern death metal
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Vomitile
Death Metal
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En Psychro (Εν Ψυχρώ)
Greek hardcore/crust
Nekhrah
Death metal
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Temple of Evil
Black metal
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Blynd
Thrash metal
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Godblood
Black metal
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Frozen Winds
Black metal
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Tome Of The Unreplenished
Black metal
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Zivanished
Hardcore
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Salienzor
Metalcore
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Obsequial Sceptre
Genre: to be defined 🙂
Spoiled
Hardcore
Explore more
- Playlist “The sound of Cypriot Metal” on Spotify
- Cy-Metal.com website
- Savino Live – live music bar in Larnaca
- Downtown Live – live music club in Nicosia
Useful words and phrases in Greek
| Greek Word | English Translation | Russian Translation |
|---|---|---|
| μουσική | Music | Музыка |
| τραγούδι | Song | Песня |
| στίχοι | Lyrics | Тексты |
| σκοτεινή πλευρά | Dark Side | Темная сторона |
| είδος | Genre | Жанр |
| συναυλίες | Concerts | Концерты |
| ντεθ μέταλ | Death Metal | Дэт-метал |
| χάρντκορ | Hardcore | Хардкор |
| πανκ | Punk | Панк |
| τραγουδιστής | Vocalist | Вокалист |
| ντράμερ | Drummer | Барабанщик |
| κιθαρίστας | Guitarist | Гитарист |
| πηγαίνω σε συναυλία | Go to Concert | Ходить на концерт |
| αγοράζω εισιτήρια | Buy Tickets | Покупать билеты |
| μουσικό συγκρότημα | Music Band | Музыкальная группа |
| ηλεκτρική κιθάρα | Electric Guitar | Электрогитара |
| μπάσο | Bass | Бас-гитара |
| σκληρό ήχο | Heavy Sound | Тяжелый звук |
| χορευτική πίστα | Mosh Pit | Мош-пит |
| ανεμιστήρας | Fan | Фанат |
| πολύ θόρυβος | Loud Noise | Громкий шум |
| βραχιολάκι συναυλίας | Concert Wristband | Концертный браслет |
| αγαπημένο συγκρότημα | Favorite Band | Любимая группа |
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