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Dortmund, DE · 2018–present · active
Axxis is a melodic heavy and power metal band from Dortmund, Germany, one of the veteran acts in the German power metal scene with a career stretching back to the late 1980s. The band has built an extensive catalog of anthemic, melodic power metal that has earned them a loyal following across Europe and beyond.
Aurich, DE · 2012–present · active
Axxon is a progressive heavy and power metal band from Aurich in East Frisia, Germany, formed in 2012, merging the structural complexity of progressive metal with power metal's melodic grandeur. The band brings ambitious, genre-crossing metal to one of Germany's northernmost and most remote regions.
Auch, FR · 2026–present · active
Aygghon delivers heavy metal and thrash metal from the Gascon town of Auch starting in 2026, representing the absolute newest wave of metal from France's rural southwest. Their arrival brings fresh energy to the Gers department's nascent metal scene.
Tours, FR · 2015–present · active
Azel delivers heavy metal and thrash metal from the Loire Valley city of Tours since 2015, channeling a decade of dual-genre intensity from the heart of château country. Their sound brings aggressive urgency to one of France's most culturally refined cities.
East Siberia, RU · 2017–present · active
Azimuth plays heavy and power metal from East Siberia since 2017. Their navigational name drives directional compositions of classic metal from one of Russia's most remote regions.
Omiš, HR · 2018–present · active
Omis' Azog deliver traditional heavy metal from a small Dalmatian town nestled where the Cetina River meets the Adriatic, their Tolkien-derived name (the pale orc) signalling a love of epic fantasy. Since 2018, they've brought classic metal spirit to one of Croatia's most scenic locations.
Berlin, DE · 2022–present · active
German heavy metal band from Berlin, formed in 2022, whose sound has evolved from traditional heavy metal toward a more melodic hard rock direction. Their stylistic journey reflects a band finding its identity between power and melody.
AT · 2012–present · active
Austrian heavy metal and hard rock band formed in 2012, named after the witch of Slavic folklore. They deliver classic heavy metal riffs with a hard rock swagger.
Tarnowskie Góry, PL · 2017–present · active
Groove metal outfit from Tarnowskie Góry, formed in 2017. Their material trades in the satisfying crunch of heavy, rhythmically driven riffs that demand involuntary neck movement.

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