Swedish heavy metal band from Vange with remarkable roots stretching back to 1974, making them one of the oldest acts in this entire catalog. Their five decades of heavy metal mark them as true pioneers of the Swedish scene.

British heavy/folk/doom metal band from Newcastle upon Tyne, blending three distinct traditions since 2021. Their approach weaves folk melodies into a foundation of heavy and doom metal weight.

Norwegian heavy metal band from the Sarpsborg/Fredrikstad area, formed in 2023 and delivering powerful, riff-driven metal. Their no-nonsense name matches the direct, heavy-hitting character of their approach.

Basque heavy/thrash metal band from Donostia-San Sebastian, formed in 2023 and delivering aggressive riffing with Basque attitude. Their sound bridges classic heavy metal power with thrash velocity.

Russian thrash/heavy metal band from Moscow, formed in 2022 and combining thrash velocity with heavy metal power. Their name channels the trapped, restrained energy that explodes through their aggressive sound.

German heavy metal band from the Kerpen/Cologne area, delivering classic heavy metal since 2017. Their sound channels the lone-wolf spirit of traditional metal through powerful riffs and anthemic songwriting.

Swedish melodic heavy metal/rock band from Boras, crafting emotionally resonant anthems since 2014. Their sentimental name captures the yearning, emotive character of their melodic approach.

Lonewolf was formed in France in 1992 by vocalist and guitarist Jens Börner, dissolving in 1996 before reforming in 2000 with a renewed focus on speed and heavy metal in the tradition of Running Wild and Grave Digger. The band has since released a prolific string of albums on Massacre Records, among them The Dark Crusade (2009), Cult of Steel (2014), and Division Hades (2020). With over a dozen studio records spanning three decades, they stand as one of the most consistent practitioners of European speed metal to emerge from France.

Croatian doom/stoner/heavy metal and hard rock band from Rijeka, blending multiple rock and metal styles since 2016. Their versatile approach spans the spectrum from crushing doom to stoner grooves and hard rock energy.