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Halver, DE · 2012–present · active
German heavy metal band from Halver, forging classic heavy metal since 2012. Their sound pays tribute to the genre's timeless formula of powerful riffs, commanding vocals, and anthemic structures.
Växjö, SE · active
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MD · 2025–present · active
Lena Scissorhands is best known as the founding vocalist and primary public face of Infected Rain, the Moldovan metal band she formed in 2008 in Chișinău that blends metalcore, nu metal, and electronic elements with her versatile combination of clean singing and aggressive screaming. Under her own name, Scissorhands began releasing solo material in 2025, with the debut single "Believe" presenting a more melodic hard rock direction. She is also a vocalist in the American alternative metal project Death Dealer Union.
Dubrovnik, HR · 2021–present · active
Croatian heavy/thrash metal band from Dubrovnik, formed in 2021 and delivering aggressive riffing from the Adriatic coast. Their sound bridges classic heavy metal power with thrash velocity.
London, GB · 2018–present · active
London-based heavy metal band formed in 2018, forging classic heavy metal with raw power. Their sound channels the genre's essential riff-driven energy through commanding performances.
Alicante, ES · 2009–present · active
Spanish heavy/thrash metal and hard rock band from Alicante, active since 2009 and spanning the spectrum from classic heavy metal to thrash velocity. Their versatile approach delivers both anthemic power and aggressive speed.
Ludwigsburg, DE · 2020–present · active
German heavy metal band from Ludwigsburg, forging classic heavy metal with attitude since 2020. Their sound channels the genre's raw power and confrontational energy through a modern German lens.
Copenhagen, DK · 2017–present · active
Danish heavy/thrash metal band from Copenhagen, combining classic heavy metal muscle with thrash velocity since 2017. Their dual-genre approach delivers both anthemic power and aggressive speed.
Madrid, ES · 2019–present · active
Spanish melodic heavy metal band from Madrid, forging hook-driven anthems since 2019. Their name, meaning 'legend,' reflects the epic, larger-than-life character of their melodic heavy metal.

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