Gothenburg heavy metal and hard rock act formed in 2018, delivering classic riff-driven energy from Sweden's west coast. Their traditional approach channels the timeless power of heavy rock and metal.

Rågbröder is a genre-defying band from Parainen (Pargas) in the Finnish archipelago, active since 2008, blending folk, black, heavy, and thrash metal with alternative rock and ska punk. Their eclectic approach makes them one of the most stylistically diverse metal-adjacent acts in Finland.

Récidive is a heavy metal band from Nice on the French Riviera, formed in 2020. Named 'Recidivism' in French, the band delivers heavy metal from the Mediterranean coast.

Strömstad heavy metal act formed in 2020, whose Swedish name means 'Smoke,' delivering classic metal energy from the Norwegian border region. Their traditional approach channels heavy metal's foundational power.

Heavy metal four-piece from Braunau am Inn in Upper Austria, Rüsty Diamönds formed in 2020 with a deliberate nod to classic 1980s metal combined with modern production clarity. The band released their self-titled debut EP in November 2021 and followed it with the Stormbringer EP on October 12, 2024, issued on CD, vinyl, and cassette.

Riga hard rock, heavy/speed metal act formed in 2016, delivering high-energy riffing across multiple classic metal styles. Their versatile approach channels the raw power of traditional heavy music.