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Groove/thrash metal.

FFO: Soulfly, Machine Head

With a revolving door of musicians coming in and out of Ektomorf, there remains one consistant face, and that is lead singer, guitarist and band leader, Zoltán Farkas.

Formed in 1993 near the Hungary/Romania border, Ektomorf are arguably Europe's answer to Max Cavalera-fronted Sepultura and Soulfly, combining fast, heavy, bouncy riffs with traditional Romani folk music, highlighting Farkas' gypsy heritage. Whilst this gypsy affiliation helped the band musically, it stunted them socially, with Farkas being met with racism and prejudices, limiting their international growth.

Their hard work though would eventually pay off. In 2003, Ektomorf began a working relationship with Danish producer Tue Madsen, a partnership that still runs true today. A Madsen-backed Ektomorf was soon able to sign with legendary metal label Nuclear Blast and would release three albums with the label giants before moving to AFM Records in 2008.

Fourteen albums in, including the recently release Fury, Ektomorf can boast a multitude of festival appearances, including Wacken Open Air, With Full Force and Metal Invasion and have toured with the likes of Soulfly, Ill Niño and Lody Kong.