A heavy metal act from the Dalmatian city of Split, Mostra has been delivering classic metal since 2015. The band channels the Adriatic coast's energy into traditional, riff-heavy compositions.

A heavy metal band from East Flanders, Belgium, whose Bandcamp presence shows a self-described punk hardcore aesthetic delivered in Italian — though their genre listing marks them as heavy metal. Their records include 'Mostropatia', 'Tutto Panx', 'Mostroscopia', and 'Mostrofonia', short and intense in delivery with rock and roll underpinnings.

Formed in Lutsk, Ukraine in 2015, Motanka blend traditional Ukrainian instruments — including the dulcimer and ocarina — with heavy metal, a style the band describes as "mystic metal." The band's name references the handmade motanka dolls of Ukrainian folk tradition, and their self-titled debut album appeared via Napalm Records in 2019 following a second-place finish at Wacken Open Air Metal Battle in 2018. Their music draws directly on Ukrainian folk heritage, incorporating throat singing alongside conventional metal instrumentation.

A heavy metal act from Rome, Motherwhig has been delivering riff-driven compositions since 2011. The band contributes to the Italian capital's extensive traditional metal scene.

A heavy metal act from Moscow, Motive Force has been delivering driving, riff-heavy compositions since 2017. The band channels the motivating energy of their name into classic-style metal.

Motorastola is a heavy and speed metal band from Bilbao, Spain, formed in 2018, incorporating punk energy into their metallic assault. They deliver high-velocity metal with a punk edge from the Basque Country.

A heavy/speed metal act from Rieti in Lazio, Motorbreath has been delivering high-octane metal since 2013. The band's Metallica-referencing name signals their devotion to classic speed metal.

Motorfire is a heavy metal and hard rock act from the Karst region of Slovenia, active since 2013. The band channels the rugged limestone landscape into driving, motorized metal.

Motorjesus is a heavy/stoner metal and hard rock act from Mönchengladbach in North Rhine-Westphalia. The band delivers motorized, high-octane metal with a name that channels Motörhead's irreverent spirit.