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Petersberg, DE · 2013–present · active
German heavy metal band with power metal elements from Petersberg, formed in 2013. They combine traditional heavy metal with the epic grandeur of power metal.
Tamworth, GB · 2014–present · active
Blaze Bayley, the Tamworth-born vocalist best known as the frontman of Wolfsbane and as Iron Maiden's lead singer from 1994 to 1999. His extensive solo career spans albums from Silicon Messiah through Promise and Terror, showcasing his powerful and expressive vocal ability in the heavy metal tradition.
Saint Petersburg, RU · 2015–present · active
Saint Petersburg-based heavy metal act active since 2015, delivering riff-driven compositions rooted in the genre's foundational traditions of power chords, soaring vocals, and galloping rhythms. Their sound carries the unmistakable stamp of classic heavy metal conviction.
London, GB · 2015–present · active
London heavy metal band formed in 2015. They channel traditional heavy metal energy with anthemic songwriting.
Sandviken, SE · 2015–present · active
Sandviken-based heavy/power/speed metal project channeling the spirit of Running Wild through high-seas adventure and anthemic riffing. Their prolific output of pirate-themed speed metal has made them a beloved name among traditional metal enthusiasts.
St. Albans, GB · 2014–present · active
NWOBHM-influenced heavy metal and hard rock band from St. Albans in Hertfordshire, formed in 2014. They carry on the tradition of classic British heavy metal with high-energy riffing and anthemic songwriting.
Guildford, GB · 2013–present · active
Experimental black/death/heavy metal band from Guildford, active since 2013, self-described pioneers of new-wave easy-listening metal. Performing under theatrical pseudonyms, they blend avant-garde extremity with deliberately absurdist humor.
SE · 2009–present · active
Heavy metal outfit from Sweden, formed in 2009. Their material channels the spirit of iron-fisted riffing and anthemic songwriting that has defined heavy metal since its inception.
Strasbourg, FR · 2020–present · active
French heavy/stoner metal and hard rock band from Strasbourg, formed in 2020. They blend stoner metal with hard rock from the Alsatian capital.

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