Black metal band from Swansea, Wales, formed in 2023, bringing Welsh black metal fury to the South Wales coast. They channel the rugged Welsh landscape through atmospheric black metal.

Atmospheric black metal project from Erfurt, Germany, formed in 2016, crafting immersive and emotionally intense atmospheric black metal. Their name suggests an exploration of the soul's darker aspects through layered, expansive compositions.

Black metal band from Paltamo, Finland, formed in 2014, channeling the stark isolation of the Kainuu region through aggressive black metal. Their name blends 'beard' and 'Christ' in provocative fashion.

Black metal band from Athens, Greece, formed in 2016, named after the mythological leader who first settled Ireland after the Great Flood. They bring Celtic mythology-infused black metal to the Greek scene.

Black metal band from Bristol, England, formed in 2022, contributing to Bristol's growing reputation as a center for British black metal. They bring atmospheric darkness to the West Country underground.

Zürich's Pagans bring a crossover intensity to Switzerland's thriving metal scene, blending thrash and death metal with a visceral live energy since 2014. Their sound channels the aggression of early Kreator through the Swiss precision that defines the country's musical output.

Post-black metal band from Tarnow, Poland, formed in 2017, whose French name means 'past.' They craft introspective, atmospheric post-black metal from the Lesser Poland region.

Mutlangen's Phallax has been blending power metal's soaring ambitions with gothic metal's dark atmospherics since 2013. Their small Swabian town origins — once famous for peace protests — now produce a decidedly more aggressive form of expression.

Symphonic melodic death and black metal band from Lothra and Saalfeld, Germany, formed in 2010, weaving orchestral arrangements through their extreme metal foundation. They create epic, cinematic metal that bridges the worlds of melody and aggression.