Abrin merges thrash, heavy, and speed metal from Moscow since 2012. Named after one of the most toxic biological compounds known — the poison from rosary peas — their triple-threat metal delivers concentrated lethality.

Abside crafts progressive heavy and gothic metal from Conversano near Bari in Puglia since 2016. Their name, referencing the apse of a church, speaks to the architectural ambition of their compositions — sweeping, structured, and suffused with dark reverence.

Absolut Deafers are a hard rock and heavy metal band from Ostrava, Czech Republic, founded in December 2007 by Jan "Joker" Jašek and Martin Wojnar. They broke through in 2012 when veteran Czech metal act Arakain selected them to support their 30th anniversary tour, and the band has since released multiple studio albums including "Through 10,000 Holes" (2011).

Absolute Zero merges groove and heavy metal from the Scottish town of Livingston since 2016, their thermodynamic name referencing the coldest possible temperature. Their science-inspired name suits a sound that freezes everything in its path.

Absolution brings heavy and thrash metal from the Potteries city of Stoke-on-Trent since 2013, channeling the Staffordshire industrial heartland's blue-collar grit into aggressive metal. Over a decade of activity speaks to deep roots in the Midlands scene.

Abstracto is a heavy and power metal band from Valencia, Spain, formed in 2023, blending the melodic grandeur of power metal with the riff-driven foundation of traditional heavy metal. The band is a recent addition to the Valencian metal community.

Absynthe brings heavy metal from the French underground since 2019, their intoxicating name a nod to the legendary spirit that inspired artists and rebels alike. Their traditional metal approach channels that same spirit of creative defiance.

Abyecta plays heavy metal with punk sensibilities from Barcelona since 2020. Their Spanish name meaning 'abject' drives a raw, unpolished approach to metal from Catalonia's vibrant capital.

Abyssia has been forging heavy and thrash metal from Seyssinet in the Grenoble metropolitan area since 2012, channeling the Alpine intensity of the Isère valley. Their abyssal name contrasts with their mountainous origins.