Gävle, Sweden — heavy metal and thrash metal of the most uncompromising kind. Active since 2012, they deal in whiplash-inducing tempo shifts and gang vocal outbursts. Pure adrenaline translated into riff form.

Sludge metal four-piece from Stourbridge in the Black Country, formed in 2016 and dubbed "Black Country Sludge Masters." Featuring Jack Cradock, James Pearson, Toby Sambidge, and Mitch Griffiths, their motto "Heavy Souls, Heavy Sounds" captures the essence of releases like Sacred Crimson.

Legendary Danish heavy metal icon with a thirty-plus year career as one of the most storied figures in metal history, known for horror-themed concept albums, theatrical falsetto vocals, and haunting orchestrations. His solo work following Mercyful Fate has defined an entire subgenre of theatrical, narrative-driven heavy metal.

Heavy/stoner metal band from Cardiff, Wales, active since 2010 and maintaining an active touring schedule across UK venues. Their sound blends heavy metal muscle with stoner rock's groove-driven, riff-worshipping approach.

Heavy/thrash metal band from Brighton, active since 2014 and delivering aggressive, riff-driven metal that merges traditional heavy metal's melodic power with thrash's speed and ferocity. Their sound carries the weight of classic UK metal with modern intensity.

When King Size emerged in 2022 from Belgrade, they brought with them a sound rooted in heavy metal — all Maiden-esque gallops and Priest-inspired vocal histrionics. They play metal the way it was meant to be: loud, proud, and unfiltered.

Edinburgh heavy/doom metal band with a substantial discography including Under the Mountain, Body of Light, and the album III. Their sound blends heavy metal's melodic power with doom metal's crushing weight, earning them a devoted following in the UK underground.

Madrid melodic heavy metal/hard rock band active since 1993, representing over three decades of riff-driven composition from Spain's capital. Their longevity makes them veterans of the Spanish melodic metal scene.

Heavy/power metal band from Nice, formed in 2019 and delivering crowned, anthemic compositions from the French Riviera. Their regal name matches the majestic grandeur of their power metal.