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London, GB · 2016–present · active
Domitorem is a melodic black and death metal project from London, formed in 2016. Their debut single Funeral was released as a limited run of 100 physical copies alongside a digital release, establishing their cross-pollination of black, death, and thrash metal styles.
Zhytomyr, UA · 2021–present · active
Domovyna is a black metal band from Zhytomyr, Ukraine, formed in 2021. The project channels dark black metal from central Ukraine.
FI · 2022–present · active
Domus Serpentis is a black metal band from Finland, formed in 2022. Their Latin name meaning 'house of serpents,' they play serpentine black metal.
Chester, GB · 2017–present · active
Donn is a black metal band from Chester, England, formed in 2017. The project channels the atmospheric and aggressive traditions of black metal in their independently produced material.
Lieferinge, BE · 2012–present · active
A solo black metal project from Lieferinge, East Flanders, Doodsangst was founded by Iwein Denayer in 2010 and explores dark, atmospheric black metal inspired by folk tales and myths, initially through instrumental compositions before expanding to full vocal arrangements. Denayer handles all instruments, programming, and production himself, releasing a discography spanning 2012–2019 on Bandcamp alongside a split with Utter Blackness.
Lovendegem (early)/Ghent (later), BE · 2021–present · active
A raw and filthy black metal band from Ghent, Doodsdrek was created by Svein and Barditus of the legendary Belgian black metal group Lugubrum, bringing the same crude underground aesthetic to a separate outlet. Their Bandcamp catalog includes the self-titled debut recorded at Lugubrum III Studios in 2009 and the follow-up Put Binnen!, with guest contributions from Adam S. of Malokarpatan and Midgaars of Lugubrum.
Ypres, BE · 2009–present · active
A black metal band from Ypres in West Flanders, Doodsmist pursue a melodic approach to the genre and released their full-length debut When Life Dies in 2024. The band adds a melodic dimension to Belgian black metal's characteristically bleak and regional character.
DE · 2025–present · active
Doom Cult Commando is a German raw black metal project formed in 2025, whose militant name suggests an aggressive, underground approach to the genre. Their sound channels the lo-fi, uncompromising spirit of raw black metal's most dedicated practitioners.
Brunswick, DE · 2013–present · active
Doomgiver is a black/death/pagan metal band from Brunswick, Germany, active since 2013. They weave pagan themes through a formidable blend of black and death metal.

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