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Rennes, FR · 2019–present · active
Black and heavy metal hybrid from Rennes in Brittany, France, active since 2019 and fusing black metal's extremity with traditional heavy metal's anthemic power. Their dual-genre approach creates an unholy alliance between two foundational metal styles.
Oslo, NO · 2022–present · active
Black metal project from Oslo, Norway, active since 2022 and crafting darkness from the Norwegian capital. Their Oslo base connects them to the city's legendary black metal heritage.
CA, NO · 2006–present · active
Black metal project originating in Norway in 2006 before relocating to California, bringing authentic Norwegian black metal traditions across the Atlantic. Their transatlantic journey reflects black metal's global reach from its Norwegian roots.
Paris, FR · 2020–present · active
Black and doom metal band from Paris, France, merging the despair of doom with black metal's cold fury since 2020. Their Parisian origin places them within one of Europe's most diverse extreme metal communities.
Ossi, IT · 2019–present · active
Black metal project from Ossi near Sassari on the island of Sardinia, active since 2019. Their Sardinian origins bring an isolated, Mediterranean character to their black metal sound.
Rijeka, HR · 2020–present · active
Melodic black and death metal band from the Croatian port city of Rijeka, active since 2020. Their Adriatic coastal origins bring a unique character to their blend of melodic extremity.
Moscow, RU · 2019–present · active
Unholy Night is a Moscow-based black/speed metal band active since 2019, blending black metal ferocity with speed metal velocity and punk rock energy across six releases. Their 2024 album Atomic Sorcery packs eight tracks into 27 minutes, continuing a prolific run that includes a Bathory tribute.
Ried im Innkreis, AT · 2020–present · active
Blackened death metal force from Ried im Innkreis, Austria, merging the ferocity of death metal with black metal's dark atmosphere since 2020. Their releases include the albums Martyrium and Darkest Hour of Humanity, issued through Darker Realms Records.
Vienna, AT · 2013–present · active
Five-piece black metal battalion from Vienna, Austria, active since 2013 with a lineup featuring dual guitars, delivering darkness through releases including Dawn of the Unholy and Interfectorem Lucis. Their aggressive sound is documented across studio albums and a live recording from Enzersfeld.

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