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The Blind Leading The Blind (2018)
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Scum (2017)
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Grave Mounds And Grave Mistakes (Luxus) (2018)
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Since 2023, this Swedish heavy metal act has kept the flame of traditional metal burning from Norrköping. Their sound is built on the genre's bedrock: powerful riffs, commanding vocals, and unwavering commitment.
Birmingham-based NWOBHM-inspired heavy metal act active since 1984, 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.
Since 2023, this Swedish heavy metal act has kept the flame of traditional metal burning from Värnamo. Their sound is built on the genre's bedrock: powerful riffs, commanding vocals, and unwavering commitment.
German heavy metal and punk band from Wangen im Allgäu, formed in 2016. They fuse heavy metal power with punk's raw energy from the Alpine foothills.
Spanish heavy metal band from Madrid, formed in 2015. They play classic heavy metal from the Spanish capital.
Danish heavy metal band from Slagelse, active since 2003. With over two decades of burning bright, they are one of Zealand's most enduring heavy metal acts.
Spanish heavy metal band from Santander in Cantabria, formed in 2015. Named after the ancient Celtic tribe of the Iberian north, they play traditional heavy metal with historical themes.
Saransk-based power metal act active since 2012, delivering anthemic heavy metal built on soaring vocals, galloping rhythms, and melodic guitar leads. Their compositions embrace the genre's tradition of epic songwriting and technical proficiency.
Milan-based heavy metal act active since 2011, 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.
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European Metal Index is an index of European heavy metal bands — death metal, black metal, thrash metal, doom metal, metalcore, hardcore punk, and all heavy music. Browse bands by genre, find metal concerts near you, and discover the European metal scene.