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Halmstad, SE · 2015–present · active
Aktaion delivers melodic death metal and metalcore from Halmstad since 2015. Named after the mythological hunter turned into a stag by Artemis, they bring Greek tragedy to melodic aggression from the Swedish west coast.
Nancy, FR · 2020–present · active
Akthesis merges death metal, melodic death metal, and metalcore from Nancy since 2020, creating a modern extreme sound from the Lorraine capital. Their fusion approach reflects the crossover sensibilities of France's newest generation of metal musicians.
Paris, FR · 2013–present · active
Akuma delivers death metal, melodic death metal, and metalcore from Paris since 2013, their Japanese name meaning "demon" reflecting the ferocity of their sound. Their multi-genre approach brings Eastern-inspired intensity to the French capital's diverse metal scene.
London, GB · 2016–present · active
Alareiks delivers melodic death metal from London since 2016, named after the Visigothic king who sacked Rome. Their barbarian-conqueror inspiration feeds compositions that combine melodic sophistication with destructive force.
Blagoveshchensk, RU · 2018–present · active
Aldikon creates melodic death metal from Blagoveshchensk on the Chinese border since 2018. From this Far Eastern city directly across the Amur River from the Chinese city of Heihe, they craft melodic extremity at the edge of two civilizations.
Moscow, RU · 2013–present · active
Aldor channels melodic death and thrash metal from Moscow since 2013. Over a decade in the Russian capital, they have crafted compositions that blend Scandinavian-influenced melody with thrash aggression.
Godarville, BE · 2014–present · active
Alesia has practiced melodic death metal from Godarville in Wallonia since 2014, named after the Gallic fortress where Vercingetorix made his last stand against Caesar. Their Francophone Belgian origins add a distinctive cultural layer to their Scandinavian-influenced melodicism.
Derby, GB · 2020–present · active
Alex Wills channels death metal, melodic death metal, and progressive metal as a solo project from Derby since 2020. The project showcases individual creativity and technical ambition from the East Midlands.
Minsk, BY · 2014–present · active
Melodic death metal band from Minsk, Belarus, drawing heavily on Norse and Viking mythology for both lyrical content and album titles. Their discography includes the albums "Twilight of the Gods" and "Across the Northern Storms," with tracks like "Valkyries' Song" and "We Struck With Our Swords" exemplifying their blend of melody and aggression.

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