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Oldenburg, DE · 2016–present · active
Heavy metal band from Oldenburg in northern Germany, forging riff-heavy, straightforward metal since 2016. Their no-nonsense approach delivers the powerful hooks and driving rhythms of classic heavy metal.
Winterthur, CH · 2021–present · active
Heavy and thrash metal band from Winterthur, Switzerland, hammering out aggressive, riff-driven metal since 2021. Their approach combines the best of both genres with an emphasis on raw power and speed from the Swiss German-speaking region.
Ugao-Miraballes, ES · 2020–present · active
Heavy/doom metal act from Ugao-Miraballes in the Basque Country, Spain, forging crushing heaviness since 2020. Their Basque-language name reflects the deep cultural roots that inform their approach to doom-infused metal.
Riihimäki, FI · 2009–present · active
Heavy metal and power metal band from Riihimaki, Finland active since 2009. They deliver classic melodic metal from southern Finland.
Kortrijk, BE · 2011–present · active
Heavy metal band from Kortrijk, Belgium, keeping the flame of classic metal burning since 2011. Their traditional approach emphasizes powerful riffs and soaring melodies rooted in the European heavy metal canon.
Lisbon, PT · 2019–present · active
Portuguese symphonic heavy/gothic metal band from Lisbon with a discography spanning On Light And Wrath, Mother Hope, Cerberus, and the 2024 orchestral reimagining Symphony of Cerberus on Inverse Records. Their female-fronted sound blends progressive metal complexity with gothic atmosphere across twelve orchestral arrangements.
Freckenfeld, DE · 2014–present · active
Heavy metal band from Freckenfeld in the Palatinate region of Germany, delivering classic, riff-centered metal since 2014. Their straightforward approach keeps the tradition of powerful, hook-driven heavy metal alive.
Odense, DK · 2015–present · active
Heavy/speed metal act from Odense, Denmark, delivering high-velocity, riff-driven metal since 2015. Their deliberately misspelled name adds a distinctive visual identity to their classic-sounding heavy and speed metal.
DE · 2015–present · active
Heavy/thrash metal act from Germany, combining the power of traditional metal with thrash velocity since 2015. Their name evokes the ending of an era of power, driving a sound built on commanding riffs and aggressive tempos.

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