German heavy metal band from Amberg in the Upper Palatinate, active since 1990. With over three decades of history, they are one of the longest-running heavy metal acts in eastern Bavaria.

German melodic heavy metal band from Wolfratshausen in Upper Bavaria, formed in 2019. They craft melodic, accessible heavy metal from the foothills south of Munich.

Zagreb-based heavy metal act active since 2020, 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.

Since 2016, this Swedish thrash metal act has delivered high-velocity riff assaults from Stockholm. Their sound channels the raw energy of the genre's golden era through tight musicianship.

Since 2023, this Dutch heavy metal act has kept the flame of traditional metal burning from North Brabant. Their sound is built on the genre's bedrock: powerful riffs, commanding vocals, and unwavering commitment.

Debrecen-based speed metal outfit active since 2022, delivering breakneck tempos and razor-sharp riffing that recalls the genre's 1980s heyday. Their relentless approach channels the raw velocity of early Exciter and Agent Steel.

Heavy metal band from Vienna, Austria, active since 2011. They carry the torch of traditional heavy metal with over a decade of commitment to the genre in Vienna's metal scene.

Burning Witches formed in Brugg, Aargau, Switzerland in 2015, founded by rhythm guitarist Romana Kalkuhl as an all-female heavy and power metal outfit. Their self-titled debut appeared in 2017, and the band quickly established themselves on the European metal circuit, with Dance with the Devil (2020) charting in both Germany and Switzerland. Signed to Napalm Records, they have released six studio albums, including Inquisition in 2025.

Heavy and groove metal band from Buchs, Switzerland, active since 2016. They pair classic heavy metal heft with groove metal's rhythmic weight.