Rising from Novara's metal underground, this Italian act forges Heavy Metal built on leather-and-studs authenticity in a modern framework. The spirit of NWOBHM burns bright in their songwriting.

Heavy metal band from El Puerto de Santa Maria in Cadiz, Spain, forging classic metal since 2015. Their name, meaning "shield" in Spanish, captures the defensive, protective power of their traditional heavy metal.

Devotees of heavy metal, this Swedish outfit from Borås has been refining their craft since 2017. Their sound hinges on classic metal thunder with a modern edge, delivered with militant precision.

A product of the birthplace of black metal, this Fredrikstad-based heavy metal act channels Maiden-esque gallops and Priest-inspired vocal histrionics. Active since 2021, they play metal the way it was meant to be: loud, proud, and unfiltered.

A product of Italy's deep-rooted extreme metal underground, this Naples-based heavy metal and power metal act channels galloping double-bass rhythms and anthemic choruses. Active since 2018, uplifting harmonies and galloping rhythms form their core identity.

Heavy metal and thrash band from Kent, England active since 2017. They deliver powerful, riff-driven metal from southeastern England.

Rising from Radenci's metal underground, this Slovenian act forges Heavy Metal built on leather-and-studs authenticity in a modern framework. The spirit of NWOBHM burns bright in their songwriting.

Traditional heavy metal torchbearers from Linz, Austria, delivering stirring, fist-pumping riffs and forward-moving solos rooted in authentic metal craftsmanship. Their 2021 album "Fires Within" on Dying Victims Records contains seven tracks of classic-sounding heavy metal preceded by a 2018 demo tape.

Heavy/thrash metal band from Kaufbeuren in Bavaria, Germany, forging powerful, riff-driven metal since 2012. Their German name, meaning "iron hewer," captures the forceful, hammering quality of their traditional metal sound.