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Vault Of Horrors (2024)
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Grave Mounds And Grave Mistakes (Luxus) (2018)
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Death Doom Punks (2026)
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Veil of Decay is a heavy/progressive metal band from Erkelenz, Germany, formed in 2025. They blend the accessibility of heavy metal with progressive structures and technical ambition.
Veion is a heavy metal band from Hünfeld, Germany, formed in 2025. They play traditional heavy metal rooted in the classic European metal sound.
Veivi is a heavy metal band from Turku, Finland, active since 2013, evolving from traditional heavy metal to incorporate industrial elements. Their sound bridges old-school Finnish metal with mechanized, industrial textures.
Veloce Hystoria is a progressive/melodic heavy metal band from Bourges, France, formed in 2013. They combine progressive complexity with the melodic accessibility of traditional heavy metal.
Velociter is a thrash/heavy metal band from Herning, Denmark, formed in 2013. They deliver fast, aggressive thrash and heavy metal from the Danish underground.
Velocity is a power/heavy metal band from Goslar, Germany, active since 1993, making them one of the longer-running power metal acts in the German scene. Their sound draws on the melodic power and anthemic energy of German power metal traditions.
Velvet Roxxy is a heavy metal band from Athens, Greece, formed in 2023. They play classic heavy metal from the Greek capital.
Vempire is a thrash/heavy metal band from Wevelgem, Belgium, formed in 2023. They channel classic European thrash and heavy metal traditions with aggressive riffing and high-energy performances.
Venalitia is a heavy/thrash metal band from Zaragoza, Spain, formed in 2021. They combine the melodic power of heavy metal with thrash's aggressive energy.
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