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Thessaloniki, GR · 2022–present · active
Melodic black/death metal band from Thessaloniki, Greece formed in 2022. They blend melody with extreme metal ferocity from the Macedonian capital.
Munich, DE · 2019–present · active
Melodic black/death metal act from Munich, Germany, named after one of the world's oldest Sumerian cities, active since 2019. Their ancient Mesopotamian namesake lends historical gravitas to their fusion of melodic richness and extreme metal aggression.
DE · 2012–present · active
Melodic black metal project from Germany, wrapping harmonic beauty around black metal's atmospheric darkness since 2012. Their approach balances the genre's raw intensity with memorable melodic passages.
Moscow, RU · 2017–present · active
Pushing the boundaries of black metal and melodic black metal, this Russian outfit from Moscow has been refining their craft since 2017. Their sound hinges on second-wave ferocity filtered through modern production sensibilities, delivered with fierce commitment.
Zerbst, DE · 2010–present · active
Melodic black/death metal act from Zerbst in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, blending harmonic depth with extreme metal aggression since 2010. Their name suggests timeless knowledge, lending philosophical weight to their dual-genre approach.
Tula, RU · 2018–present · active
Tula-based black metal, death metal, and melodic black metal act, active since 2018 delivering venomous shrieks over walls of distortion. Rooted in one of Eastern Europe's most extreme metal communities, the compositions unfold with ritualistic patience and venomous intent.
Pervouralsk, RU · 2006–present · active
In existence since 2006, this Pervouralsk Black Metal, Melodic Black Metal, and Symphonic Metal outfit delivers orchestral grandeur married to heavy guitar-driven foundations. Their place within Russia's sprawling, uncompromising metal landscape speaks to the depth of the region's heavy music culture.
Borlänge, SE · 2014–present · active
Straddling the line between black metal and folk metal, this Swedish actfrom Borlänge fuses regional folk traditions amplified through distortion and blast beats into a cohesive whole. They've been at it since 2014, and their sound resists easy categorization, blending influences into something distinctly their own.
Engadin, CH · 2010–present · active
Melodic black/doom metal project from the Engadin valley in the Swiss Alps, merging the bleakness of black metal with doom's crushing weight since 2010. Their Alpine setting infuses their sound with the isolation and grandeur of Switzerland's most dramatic mountain landscapes.

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