Frankfurt-based heavy metal and crossover act formed in 2013, bridging the gap between traditional heavy metal's melodic power and crossover thrash's punk-infused aggression. Their energetic approach pulls from both sides of the metal-punk divide.

Heavy metal band from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, formed in 2014 and delivering riff-driven traditional metal. Their sound channels classic heavy metal energy with a modern German production sensibility.

Groove/alternative/heavy metal band from Savonlinna in Finland's lake district, formed in 2017 and blending multiple styles into an accessible yet heavy sound. Their Finnish name adds local character to their genre-blending approach.

Czech band from Rumburk that evolved from their early thrash metal roots into melodic heavy metal and hard rock, bridging aggressive foundations with more accessible songwriting. Their later work trades speed for hooks while retaining a heavy edge.

Finnish melodic black/heavy metal project formed in 2023, with a name meaning "almighty" in Finnish. Their sound blends black metal's darkness with heavy metal's melodic hooks, channeling the Finnish tradition of genre-defying extremity.

British heavy metal band from Peterborough featuring Rage Sadler, Liam Etheridge, Toby Woods, and Isaac Healy, formed in 2009 and carrying the NWOBHM torch into the modern era. Their catalog spans multiple albums including A Crisis of Faith, Reforge the Steel, and the live recording X - The Tenth Anniversary.

Firmly rooted in heavy metal, this Russian actfrom Ivanovo delivers galloping rhythms and fist-pumping anthems without compromise. They've been at it since 2012, and melody and muscle share equal billing in their compositions.

Swedish heavy/black metal and punk crossover project formed in 2024. Their approach blends classic heavy metal riffing with black metal's raw hostility and punk's stripped-down energy.

Devotees of folk metal, gothic metal, and heavy metal, this Italian outfit from Cosio Valtellino (Sondrio) has been refining their craft since 2022. Their sound hinges on celebratory drinking-song energy fused with genuine heaviness, delivered with punishing consistency.