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Featured Album
Coronary Reconstruction (EP) (2024)
Featured Black Metal Album
Death Doom Punks (2026)
Featured Artist with an Upcoming Show
Tribute to Erik Lindmark (Deeds of Flesh) (2020)
05/11 @ Three Links Deep Ellum, Dallas
Featured Power Metal Album
Curse of the Crystal Coconut (2020)
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London-based heavy metal band with roots stretching back to 1999, evolving from traditional heavy metal into heavier groove metal territory over the years. A long-standing presence in the UK metal underground.
German folk/black metal band from Düsseldorf, formed in 2019, whose sound has shifted from folk-infused black metal toward a black/heavy metal hybrid. Their evolving style bridges pagan folk elements with traditional metal power.
German heavy/power metal band from Nuremberg, formed in 2025. They represent a brand-new entry in Nuremberg's storied metal tradition.
German power/heavy metal band from Pforzheim, formed in 2020. They craft anthemic power metal with heavy metal muscle from the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg.
French heavy metal and hard rock band from Peujard near Bordeaux, formed in 2024. They play classic heavy metal with hard rock energy from the Gironde region.
Heavy metal band from Leeds, active since 2010. They deliver no-frills heavy metal from the heart of Yorkshire's music scene.
German heavy metal band from Singen, formed in 2012. They play classic heavy metal with a direct, powerful approach.
Finnish heavy/power metal and hard rock band from Helsinki, formed in 2017. Founded by former Battle Beast guitarist Anton Kabanen, they deliver arena-ready power metal anthems with a cinematic edge.
German heavy metal band from Stuttgart, active since 2005. With nearly two decades of experience, they are a veteran presence in Stuttgart's traditional metal scene.
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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.