Alternative/thrash/groove metal band from Haapajarvi in Central Ostrobothnia, formed in 2020 and blending multiple heavy styles. Their Finnish name meaning "wicked" or "cunning" captures the sly genre-mixing at the heart of their sound.

Moscow-based brutal death metal band active since 2014, evolving from slam and brutal death metal origins toward a more technical and groove-infused approach. Their crushing, guttural style places them among the Russian capital's most punishing extreme metal acts.

Melodic groove metal band from the Black Country in the West Midlands, formed in 2025 and channeling the region's industrial heritage into heavy, riff-driven metal. Their sound balances melodic hooks with the crushing weight of groove metal.

Part of Romania's darkly romantic metal heritage, this act channels groove metal and thrash metal with a focus on breakneck tempos and razor-sharp riff attacks. Formed in 2021, based in Bucharest, every track is a masterclass in controlled chaos and kinetic energy.

Groove metal band from Dole in the Jura region, active since 2011 and delivering over a decade of thick, rhythmically driven compositions. Their punk-referencing name adds a rebellious edge to their groove metal.

Five-piece melodic thrash outfit from Belfast, Northern Ireland, formed in 2017 with releases including Rise. Their sound blends thrash metal's aggressive velocity with metalcore's dynamic structures and groove metal's rhythmic punch.

Stubbornly devoted to the riff, this groove metal act from Ascoli Piceno traffics in chugging, syncopated riffs built for maximum head-nodding impact. Since 1976, they've built a catalog that reflects Italy's underrated but thriving metal community.

Thrash/groove metal band from Londonderry, Northern Ireland, active since 2013 and delivering aggressive, riff-heavy metal that fuses thrash speed with groove metal's chunky rhythmic power. Their sound reflects the energy and intensity of Northern Ireland's underground metal scene.

Death/thrash/groove metal and metalcore band from Copenhagen, formed in 2018 and delivering a versatile, multi-genre assault. Their direct, action-oriented name captures the immediate, aggressive energy of their sound.