Douce Morphine is a gothic/doom metal band from Tours, France, active since 2004. Their name meaning 'sweet morphine,' they deliver narcotic gothic doom from the Loire Valley.

Down Below is a band from Dessau-Roßlau, Germany, formed in 2016, whose sound evolved from gothic metal and rock into gothic rock and pop. Their artistic evolution traces a path from heavy gothic metal toward darker, more accessible sounds.

Dragoria is a black and gothic metal band from Wroclaw, Poland. The project weaves gothic atmospheres into a black metal framework from the Lower Silesian capital.

Drakma is a melodic death/gothic metal band from Murcia, Spain, active since 2007. They blend melodic death metal with gothic grandeur from southeastern Spain.

Drama is a gothic metal duo from Pineda de Mar on the Catalan coast, active since 2016 and crafting darkly emotional compositions with the economy of a two-person project. Their name's theatrical simplicity suits music that prioritizes emotional intensity over sonic excess.

Dream Catcher plays symphonic gothic metal from Helmond in North Brabant, active since 2012 and weaving dreamlike orchestral arrangements through darkly romantic compositions. Their protective-talisman name adds a mystical dimension to music that moves between heavy riffing and ethereal beauty.

Dream Infernal is a gothic metal band from Hampshire, England, formed in 2021. The band merge the dark atmosphere and melodic sensibility of gothic metal with heavy instrumentation.

Dream Portals is a gothic/doom metal band from Bonn, Germany, active since 2009. They open dark portals through atmospheric gothic doom.

DreamAge is a melodic gothic metal band from Loviisa, Finland, formed in 2024. They blend melodic beauty with gothic darkness from the Finnish coast.