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Belgrade, RS · 1995–present · active
Grešnici is a heavy metal band from Belgrade, Serbia, active since 1995, making them one of the longer-running acts in the Serbian metal scene. Their name means 'sinners' in Serbian.
Eskilstuna, SE · 2000–present · active
Griffen is a heavy metal band from Eskilstuna, Sweden, active since 2000 and delivering over two decades of classic heavy metal from central Sweden. Their longevity makes them one of the more enduring acts in Swedish traditional metal.
Waalwijk, NL · 2014–present · active
Heavy metal act from Waalwijk in North Brabant, delivering traditional metal power since 2014. Their classic approach channels the riff-driven energy and melodic hooks of heavy metal's golden era.
Vienna, AT · 2015–present · active
Vienna's Grim Justice have been active since 2010 playing classic dark heavy metal rooted in the 1970s hard rock and 1980s metal tradition, with a self-described individual note built on grim themes of fate and justice. Their discography includes a self-titled debut, The Return of the Flame, and Justice in the Night, along with the single Hey Angel.
Mikkeli, FI · 2013–present · active
Grimace is a heavy metal band from Mikkeli, Finland, formed in 2013, delivering straightforward, riff-driven metal with an aggressive edge. Their sound channels the fundamental power and directness of traditional heavy metal.
Münster, DE · 2012–present · active
Grimblade is a heavy/black metal band from Munster, Germany, formed in 2012, blending classic heavy metal foundations with black metal intensity. The band operates at the intersection of two contrasting metal traditions.
Madrid, ES · 2022–present · active
GrimCurse is a five-piece heavy metal band from Madrid, Spain, formed in 2022, drawing on classical mythology with releases titled Shores of Ithaca and Serpent God. Their lineup of dual guitars, bass, drums, and vocals delivers a melodic yet darkened take on traditional heavy metal.
Erfurt, DE · 2015–present · active
Grimgod is a heavy/southern metal band from Erfurt in Thuringia, Germany, formed in 2015, blending southern-fried swagger with heavy metal riffing. The band brings an unusual southern metal influence to the eastern German scene.
Wrocław, PL · 2011–present · active
Grimoire is a heavy metal band from Wrocław, Poland, active since 2011 and delivering classic heavy metal from one of Poland's cultural capitals. The project channels the timeless power of traditional metal riffage.

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