Melodic black/pagan metal band from Ostrava, Czech Republic, whose 2020 debut Horn of Oblivion spans eleven tracks of fantasy-themed melodic death metal with viking overtones. Their compositions blend Czech and English lyrics across a narrative storyline of battle and myth.

Black metal institution from Trondheim, active in their current form since 2010, evolving from early raw black metal into a more melodic black/death metal hybrid. They represented Norway at the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest, bringing black metal to mainstream European television.

Straddling the line between black metal and death metal, this Serbian actfrom Novi Sad fuses dissonant chord progressions shrouded in reverb-drenched malice into a cohesive whole. They've been at it since 2012, and atmosphere and hostility share equal billing in their work.

Melodic black/doom/death metal band from the Aschaffenburg/Wurzburg area of Bavaria, active since 2008 and weaving three distinct metal styles into dark, atmospheric compositions. Their multi-genre approach creates a rich tapestry of melodic extremity and crushing weight.

Swiss black metal outfit originally formed as Chemical Death in 1992, later becoming Knowhere in 1997, notably eschewing keyboards entirely in their progressive-tinged black metal compositions. Their sparse discography includes a 1994 demo, a 1997 self-titled album, and 2004's The Mascot.

Practitioners of black metal and melodic black metal, this Ukrainian outfit from Mykolaiv has been refining their craft since 2021. Their sound hinges on corrosive riffing and misanthropic atmosphere, delivered with ruthless intent.

Melodic black metal band from Nova Gradiska in central Croatia, active since 2006 and named after a figure from South Slavic vampire folklore. Their sound channels melodic black metal's blend of aggression and melody through distinctly Slavic cultural themes.

Melodic black metal project from Germany, formed in 2022 and pairing black metal's intensity with memorable melodic hooks. Their approach adds accessibility to the genre's dark foundations.

French one-man melodic black metal project from Paris, active since 2017, blending black metal with melodic death metal in an instrumental format. The 2017 LP Compendium of Agonies marked a shift toward more continuous, flowing compositions with a wider palette of sonorities, all written, performed, and produced solo.