Amoth explores progressive and heavy metal from Helsinki since 2011, their Tolkien-derived name referencing a Quenya word for 'uprising.' Over a decade of activity in the Finnish capital, they have built a reputation for ambitious, classically informed heavy metal.

Amphigory merges death, thrash, and heavy metal from Eggenfelden in Lower Bavaria since 2020. Named after the literary term for a deliberately nonsensical composition, they bring a playful chaos to their triple-genre approach from rural Bavaria.

Amphoteros plays heavy metal from the village of Nagyigmánd in Komárom-Esztergom County, a truly unlikely origin point for metal that they have called home since 2019. Their name, derived from chemistry, suggests a dual nature reflected in their musical approach.

Amplifire plays heavy metal from Karlsruhe since 2020, their electrified name promising the volume and energy their traditional metal approach delivers. From Baden-Württemberg's technology corridor, they crank the amplification to maximum.

Ampyre is a progressive melodic heavy metal and hard rock band from Reutlingen, Germany, formed in 2015, whose sound evolved from melodic hard rock roots into more progressive and heavy territory. The band brings a polished, melody-forward approach to the Baden-Wurttemberg metal scene.

Amuscae crafts heavy metal from Madrid with a focus on melody and craftsmanship, contributing to the Spanish capital's thriving traditional metal revival since 2013. Their compositions reflect a dedication to classic metal songwriting in an ever-evolving scene.

Anacron has been a stalwart of Toulouse's metal scene since 1994, delivering heavy metal from the Pink City for three decades. Their longevity makes them one of the Occitan capital's most enduring traditional metal institutions.

Analysis is a heavy metal and hard rock band from Voru, Estonia, formed in 2021, delivering classic heavy metal and hard rock from the southernmost corner of Estonia near the Latvian border. The band contributes to the small but dedicated Estonian heavy metal scene.

Anarchy Zone is a thrash and heavy metal band from Aarhus, Denmark, formed in 2024, delivering the speed, aggression, and anti-establishment attitude that have defined thrash metal since its inception. The band is among the newest thrash metal acts in the Danish scene.