Dormant Ends is a heavy and progressive metal band from Karlstad, Sweden, formed in 2021. The project blends classic heavy metal with progressive complexity.

Doro is a heavy metal act from Düsseldorf, Germany, active since 2015. They carry the torch of classic German heavy metal.

Dorris.De is a heavy/thrash metal band with hardcore influences from Frankfurt (Oder) on the Polish border, active since 2010. Their unusual name — complete with internet domain suffix — pairs oddly with a sound rooted in aggressive, no-frills thrash that draws energy from the hardcore scene.

Double Deuce is a heavy metal band from Eksjo, Sweden, formed in 2012. The project delivers classic heavy metal from the Smaland region.

Down in One is a southern and groove metal band from Nottingham, formed in 2019 by vocalist Gon Pan, guitarist James Allsop, bassist Paul Whitwell, and drummer Jimmy Pierce. Their releases One for the Road (2019) and the Hold Fast EP (2023) deliver filthy riffs and unrelenting rhythm in the spirit of loud, riff-driven party metal.

Downstone is a melodic heavy metal band from Oulu, Finland, emerging in 2025. They deliver melodic heaviness from northern Finland.

Doxology plays heavy metal and hard rock from Hengelo in Overijssel, active since 2014 and named after the liturgical expression of praise. Their hymnal name brings an unexpected reverence to classic heavy metal's riff-driven power.

Doxophobia is a multi-genre metal project from Essex, England, formed in 2022. The project explores a range of heavy styles across their diverse, independently released catalog.

Doomzday is a groove and heavy metal band from Lviv, Ukraine, formed in 2021. The project delivers heavy groove metal from western Ukraine.