Rudenya is a doom metal band from Gullegem (Wevelgem), Belgium, whose name derives from the Lithuanian word for autumn — a theme central to their atmospheric, melancholic aesthetic. Featuring vocalist Tamara Decancq, the band released their debut album 'A Spark of Light' in August 2025.

Zvolen doom/death metal act formed in 2022, merging crushing heaviness with death metal extremity from central Slovakia's forested highlands. Their slow-burning approach channels the most ponderous traditions of both genres.

Death/doom metal band from Giethoorn, the Netherlands, active since 2018. Their approach delivers crushing death-doom from the village famous for its canals and lack of roads.

Swedish death/doom metal institution founded by Nicklas 'Terror' Rudolfsson in 1990, whose fourteen albums spanning over three decades channel the crushing weight of Bathory, Celtic Frost, and Candlemass through a death/doom lens. Originally formed as Desiderius, they reformed in 2017 and have continued as Rudolfsson's singular creative vision.

Industrial groove/doom metal band from Hastings, England, formed in 2020. Their three-genre approach merges industrial textures, groove metal's rhythmic drive, and doom metal's crushing weight from the Sussex coast.

Skopje melodic death/doom metal act formed in 2019, weaving sorrowful melodies through crushing heaviness from North Macedonia. Their mournful approach channels the emotional weight of both traditions.

Gothenburg doom metal act formed in 2018, delivering crushing heaviness from Sweden's melodeath capital in a decidedly slower direction. Their ponderous approach channels doom metal's most weighty traditions.

Ruuhi is a doom metal band from Turku in southwestern Finland, formed in 2024. Named after the Finnish word for a dugout canoe, the band delivers slow, heavy doom from Finland's oldest city.

Vienna psychedelic doom/stoner quartet formed in 2016 and signed to Heavy Psych Sounds Records, Ryte build their mostly instrumental sound from down-tuned twin guitars, jazzy drumming, distorted bass, and theremin landscapes across four extended tracks. Blending doom, prog, jazz, and space rock, they have performed at festivals like Lake on Fire and shared stages with Sacri Monti and Golden Void.