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Basque Country, ES · 2024–present · active
Heavy metal/hard/punk rock band from the Basque Country, formed in 2024. Their Basque name channels metal and punk energy from the fiercely independent Spanish region.
Poděbrady, CZ · 2019–present · active
Iras is a heavy metal band from the Podebrady/Kolin area of the Czech Republic, formed in 2019, playing classic-style heavy metal rooted in the traditions of European iron-fisted riffing. The band channels the genre's timeless energy through straightforward, powerful compositions.
Moscow, RU · 2017–present · active
Irbis is a heavy/thrash metal band from Moscow, Russia, active since 2017 and delivering aggressive, riff-driven thrash with relentless intensity. The project channels the speed and fury of the genre.
Moscow, RU · 2017–present · active
Irbismax is a heavy/thrash metal band from Moscow, Russia, active since 2017 and delivering aggressive, riff-driven thrash with relentless intensity. The project channels the speed and fury of the genre.
Lübbenau, DE · 2016–present · active
Iron Blade is a heavy/thrash metal band from Lubbenau, Germany, active since 2016, delivering riff-driven metal from the Spreewald region of Brandenburg. The band fuses traditional heavy metal power with thrash metal's velocity.
DE · 2024–present · active
Iron Chain is a German heavy metal band formed in 2024, forging classic heavy metal with an emphasis on powerful riffs and anthemic songwriting. The band channels the timeless spirit of European heavy metal tradition.
Bruges, BE · 2025–present · active
Iron Clad is a heavy metal band from Bruges, Belgium, formed in 2025, incorporating medieval influences into their traditional metal framework. The band fuses historical themes and folk-tinged atmospheres with the iron-clad intensity of classic European heavy metal.
Murcia, ES · 2012–present · active
Heavy/speed metal band from Murcia in southeastern Spain, active since 2012. Their Cold War-referencing name channels classic heavy and speed metal from the Mediterranean coast.
Saint Petersburg, RU · 2014–present · active
Iron Driver is a heavy metal band from Saint Petersburg, Russia, active since 2014 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.

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