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Bilbao, ES · 2018–present · active
Spanish heavy/thrash metal band from Bilbao, formed in 2018. They deliver hellfire heavy and thrash metal from the Basque industrial heartland.
Larissa, GR · 2022–present · active
Larissa-based stoner metal outfit active since 2022, channeling thick, fuzz-drenched riffs and a laid-back, groove-driven approach to heaviness. Their sound worships at the altar of the almighty riff, drawing from the deep wells of 1970s proto-metal and desert rock.
Riga, LV · 2014–present · active
Riga-based heavy/thrash metal outfit active since 2014, combining traditional heavy metal's melodic sensibility with thrash's speed and aggression. Their sound occupies the hard-hitting middle ground between classic metal anthems and thrash metal fury.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, GB · 2021–present · active
Heavy metal act from Ashby-de-la-Zouch flying the flag of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, formed in 2021. Their twin-guitar harmonies and galloping rhythms pay homage to the movement that shaped modern metal.
Treviso, IT · 2009–present · active
Treviso-based heavy metal act active since 2009, 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.
Reichenbach, DE · 2024–present · active
German heavy/power metal band from Reichenbach, formed in 2024. They bring anthemic heavy and power metal to the scene.
Paris, FR · 2018–present · active
Parisian heavy metal band formed in 2018, fronted by vocalist Drina Hex alongside guitarist Orco, bassist JP, and drummer Saraknyal. Their discography from Their Coming through the 2025 full-length Into the Abyss delivers thrash-infused heavy metal exploring psychological horror and existential dread.
Bruges, BE · 2011–present · active
Heavy metal and hard rock band from Bruges (Flanders), Belgium, active since 2011. Their debut album "The Working Class Rock" embodies a blue-collar rock 'n' roll attitude fused with heavy metal riffing.
Cagliari, IT · 2017–present · active
Since 2017, this Italian heavy metal act has kept the flame of traditional metal burning from Cagliari. Their sound is built on the genre's bedrock: powerful riffs, commanding vocals, and unwavering commitment.

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