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Gelderland, NL · 2024–present · active
Gelderland-based black metal project launched in 2024, representing the newest generation of Dutch extreme metal. Their raw and uncompromising approach channels the primal energy of black metal's underground spirit.
Hamburg, DE · 2011–present · active
Grauzeit is a depressive black metal and shoegaze project operating between Hamburg and Bavaria, Germany, formed in 2011, whose name means "grey time." The project blends DSBM's emotional intensity with shoegaze's washed-out guitar textures.
Norrland, SE · 2020–present · active
Grav is a black metal and ambient project from Norrland, Sweden, active since 2020 and channeling the vast, desolate landscapes of northern Sweden through atmospheric black metal and ambient textures. The project's name, meaning "grave" in Swedish, reflects its sepulchral atmosphere.
Tartu, EE · 2020–present · active
Grav Morbus is an atmospheric black/post-metal project from Tartu, Estonia, formed in 2020, blending atmospheric black metal's sweeping soundscapes with post-metal's dynamic builds. The project channels expansive, cinematic darkness from Estonia's university city.
Copenhagen, DK · 2022–present · active
Grava is a blackened post-hardcore and sludge metal band from Copenhagen, Denmark, formed in 2022, blending black metal atmospherics with post-hardcore dynamics and sludge weight. The band brings a multi-faceted heavy approach to the Copenhagen scene.
RO · 2008–present · active
Gravatus is a Romanian black metal project active since 2008. Their nearly two decades of underground activity mark them as steady contributors to Romania's black metal landscape.
Bergen, NO · 2017–present · active
Gravdal is a black metal project from Bergen, formed in 2017. They deliver black metal from the western Norwegian capital's deep and storied extreme metal scene.
Bristol, GB · 2016–present · active
Grave Altar is a black/thrash metal band from Bristol, formed in 2016. They fuse black metal darkness with thrash metal velocity from one of England's heaviest cities.
Vinnytsia, UA · 2017–present · active
Vinnytsia black metal quartet originally formed in 2016 by members of Goatflesh, delivering cold and experimental black metal reminiscent of Deathspell Omega, Mgla, and Misthyrming across releases like 'Tome I' and 'Tome II.' Band member Kosty served as infantry and drone operator from 2023 to 2025, underscoring the personal stakes behind their art.

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