Melodic black/thrash metal act from Sofia, Bulgaria formed in 2017. W.A.R fuses the tremolo-picked intensity of black metal with the speed and precision of thrash, adding melodic elements to their aggressive foundation.

Melodic black, folk, and Viking metal band from Sogndal, Norway founded in 1994 by the late Valfar (Terje Bakken). Windir blended Sogndal's dramatic fjord landscapes with black metal, folk melodies, and Viking themes, creating a beloved legacy that endures despite Valfar's tragic death in 2004.

Melodic black metal band from Athens, Greece formed in 2021. Winter Eternal channels frozen darkness through melodic black metal that balances aggression with harmonic depth.

Melodic black metal band from Groningen, Netherlands active since 2002. Winter of Sin has spent over two decades crafting melodic black metal from the capital of the northern Dutch provinces.

Melodic black metal band from Ylöjärvi, Finland formed in 2023. Wooden Shadow weaves melodic passages into a black metal framework, drawing from the forested landscapes of the Tampere region.

Melodic black metal band from Stockholm, Sweden active since 2015. Wormwood has earned acclaim for their atmospheric take on melodic black metal, blending Scandinavian darkness with sweeping, emotive compositions.

Melodic black/death metal project from Baden-Württemberg, Germany emerging in 2024. Wrakjon fuses the melodic sensibility of both black and death metal traditions into a potent hybrid from southwestern Germany.