Polish heavy/thrash metal band from Oswiecim, combining classic metal power with thrash velocity since 2017. Their oxymoronic name captures the tension between silence and heaviness in their sound.

Swedish black/heavy metal band from Tranas with roots stretching back to 1989, making them one of the longest-running acts here. Their over three decades of metal span the full evolution of Scandinavian extreme and heavy metal.

Portuguese heavy metal and hard rock band from Lisbon, formed in 2020. Named after a KISS song, their sound channels the classic rock and metal energy of their influences.

Lucifer was founded in Berlin in 2014 by German vocalist Johanna Sadonis following the dissolution of her previous band The Oath, initially delivering a sound rooted heavily in occult doom metal before gradually broadening toward 1970s-influenced heavy rock. The band has released five studio albums in a numbered series—Lucifer I through Lucifer V (2024)—each refining the balance between vintage hard rock atmosphere and doom-laden heaviness. Sadonis remains the sole constant member, with Swedish guitarist Nicke Andersson of The Hellacopters having co-founded and shaped the early sound before departing.

Norwegian progressive/hard rock/heavy metal band from Oslo, formed in 2024 and blending retro rock with metal weight. Their provocative name channels Luciferian imagery through accessible rock and metal frameworks.

Swedish band from Kristinehamn that evolved from progressive/power metal origins in 2015 into heavy metal territory. Their genre evolution traces a path from complex prog-power to more direct, riff-focused heavy metal.

Spanish hard rock/heavy metal band from Segovia, delivering energetic, riff-driven music since 2007. Their name, meaning 'lust,' captures the passionate, larger-than-life energy of their hard rock and metal.

Hungarian southern metal/rock band from Nagykanizsa, delivering bourbon-soaked heaviness since 2013. Their rugged name matches the aggressive, woodsman spirit of their southern-flavored metal.

German heavy metal and post-punk band from Siegen, co-founding the post-black metal scene before evolving into an acclaimed act. Their sound blends traditional heavy metal riffing with post-punk's atmospheric textures and introspective darkness.