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Rome, IT · 2011–present · active
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.
Moscow, RU · 2017–present · active
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.
Bilbao, ES · 2018–present · active
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.
Rieti, IT · 2013–present · active
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.
Karst, SI · 2013–present · active
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.
Mönchengladbach, DE · 2025–present · active
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.
CH · 2023–present · active
Motorwitch is a Swiss heavy/speed metal band whose 2023 "Crossfire" demo channels the raw, whiplash energy of 1980s speed metal across three tracks of relentless riffing. Their sound draws comparisons to classic acts like Living Death, emphasizing breakneck tempos and old-school metal ferocity.
London, GB · 2016–present · active
Motörhead is the legendary speed metal and heavy metal band from London, England. Founded by the iconic Lemmy Kilmister, they defined a raw, uncompromising sound at the intersection of metal and punk that influenced generations of extreme music.
Gothenburg, SE · 2023–present · active
Mourning Scars is a heavy/doom metal act from Gothenburg, formed in 2023. The band delivers crushing, mournful compositions from Sweden's premier metal city.

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