Since 2023, this Italian thrash metal act has delivered high-velocity riff assaults from Trieste. Their sound channels the raw energy of the genre's golden era through tight musicianship.

German heavy metal band from Berlin, formed in 2010. They play riff-driven traditional heavy metal from the capital's long-standing metal community.

German heavy/progressive metal band from Frankfurt, formed in 2013. They merge traditional heavy metal power with progressive metal's expansive structures.

London / Newcastle upon Tyne-based NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal act active since 2019, channeling the raw energy and twin-guitar attack of the late 1970s and early 1980s British heavy metal explosion. Their sound recalls the glory days of Iron Maiden, Saxon, and Diamond Head.

Črna na Koroškem-based heavy metal and hard rock outfit active since 2012, blending classic heavy metal riffing with the swagger and groove of hard rock. Their sound channels the spirit of 1970s and 1980s arena rock through crunchy guitar tones and hook-laden songwriting.

Leeds hard rock and heavy metal outfit whose catalog includes The Bastard EP, The Quick or the Damned, and Red Light Fever. Their riff-driven sound channels classic British hard rock energy with a modern edge.

Athenian heavy/power metal act formed in 2013, delivering dual-guitar harmonies and soaring vocal performances rooted in the classic European power metal tradition. Their compositions channel the epic scope and melodic sensibility that Greek metal has been known for since the days of Manilla Road's Hellenic disciples.

German heavy metal band from Wetzlar, formed in 2024. They bring fresh traditional heavy metal to the Hessian metal underground.

German heavy/power metal band from Neuforweiler, formed in 2012. They deliver commanding power metal with strong heavy metal foundations from the Saarland region.