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Sopot, PL · 2016–present · active
Metal Rain is a heavy metal act from the Baltic coastal town of Sopot, active since 2016. The band delivers the kind of relentless, precipitation-heavy metal their name promises.
Akaa, FI · 2015–present · active
Metal Riot is a heavy metal band from the small Finnish town of Akaa, flying the flag for classic metal since 2015. The band channels the spirit of the NWOBHM and early Finnish metal into energetic, riff-driven anthems.
Wedel, DE · 2002–present · active
Metal Witch is a heavy metal band from Wedel, Germany, active since 2002 with their earliest documented release being the now out-of-print "Ready To Burn" demo. Their two-plus decades of activity mark them as veterans of the Schleswig-Holstein heavy metal scene.
Aarau, CH · 2014–present · active
Metalengel is a heavy metal band from Aarau, Switzerland, formed in 2014 whose name translates to 'metal angel' in German. Starting with a 2014 demo, they forge traditional heavy metal rooted in the European style, carrying forward the spirit of classic Teutonic and Swiss heavy metal.
FR · 2012–present · active
Metalepse is a heavy metal band from France, formed in 2012. They forge classic heavy metal rooted in the genre's timeless traditions.
Szczecin, PL · 2017–present · active
A heavy metal act from the Pomeranian city of Szczecin, Metalert has been delivering classic-style metal since 2017. The band channels the port city's maritime energy into traditional heavy metal.
Bahlingen am Kaiserstuhl, DE · 2010–present · active
Metalforce is a heavy/power metal band from Bahlingen am Kaiserstuhl, Germany, active since 2010. Their sound delivers the anthemic power and melodic intensity of classic heavy and power metal from the wine-growing region of Baden.
Bordeaux, FR · 2006–present · active
Metalgods is a heavy metal act from Bordeaux, active since 2006 and dedicated to the worship of classic heavy metal in all its forms. The band channels the spirit of Judas Priest and Iron Maiden through a distinctly French lens.
Verona, IT · 2002–present · active
Metalheadz is a heavy/thrash metal act from Verona, active since 2002. One of the veteran acts in the Veneto metal underground, the band delivers no-frills metal with the devotion their name declares.

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