Stained Blood evolved from melodic death metal/deathcore into a more black/melodic death metal direction from the Barcelona area, deepening their extremity while maintaining melodic sophistication. Active since 2006, they're veterans of the Catalan extreme scene.

State of Torment deliver melodic death metal and deathcore from Bad Salzuflen in North Rhine-Westphalia, combining Scandinavian melodeath with modern breakdown-driven heaviness. Formed in 2023, they bring anguished extremity to the Lippe region.

Straight from Hell deliver death metal and deathcore from Fulda in eastern Hesse, channeling hellfire-inspired extremity from the historic bishop's city. Active since 2014, their direct-from-the-inferno approach brings uncompromising aggression.

Sutrah delivers melodic death metal with deathcore elements from Bayonne in the French Basque Country, active since 2017. Their compositions bridge Scandinavian melodeath traditions with modern breakdown-driven heaviness, forged at the crossroads of French and Basque cultures.

Swarm blend progressive and technical death metal with deathcore elements from Ceske Budejovice, creating a sophisticated yet punishing sound. Their South Bohemian base proves that technical extremity thrives beyond the major Czech metal hubs.