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Helsinki, FI · 2019–present · active
Finnish melodic death metal band from Helsinki, formed in 2019. They craft melodic death metal that transcends hatred through musical catharsis.
Jyväskylä, FI · 2014–present · active
Finnish melodic death metal band from Jyväskylä, formed in 2014. They deliver mist-shrouded melodic death metal from the lake country of central Finland.
Bologna, IT · 2013–present · active
Bologna-based melodic death metal act active since 2013, threading harmonized guitar leads and memorable hooks through aggressive, double-bass-driven arrangements. Their approach balances accessibility with genuine heaviness, drawing from the Gothenburg tradition.
Leobersdorf, AT · 2016–present · active
Melodic death metal and metalcore band from Leobersdorf, Austria, founded in 2014 by guitarists Martin and Gabriel. Their releases like "Eclipse" and "The Frozen Choir" blend old-school melodic death metal with modern metalcore, emphasizing technical precision and emotional depth.
Derby, GB · 2019–present · active
Four-piece metalcore band from Derby, formed in 2019, influenced by Arch Enemy, Darkest Hour, and Trivium. Their prolific output including Together We Rise and United We Fall combines powerful riffs, thrashy drums, and melodic hooks with socially meaningful messaging.
Lisbon, PT · 2018–present · active
Melodic death metal outfit from Lisbon, formed in 2018. Twin-guitar harmonies and soaring lead work temper the brutality of blast beats and growled vocals, creating compositions that are both punishing and anthemic.
Donostia-San Sebastián, ES · 2012–present · active
Spanish melodic death/folk metal band from Donostia-San Sebastián, formed in 2012. They blend melodic death metal with folk metal's festive spirit from the Basque coast.
Odesa, UA · 2016–present · active
Odesa-based melodic death metal act active since 2016, threading harmonized guitar leads and memorable hooks through aggressive, double-bass-driven arrangements. Their approach balances accessibility with genuine heaviness, drawing from the Gothenburg tradition.
Salo, FI · 2018–present · active
Finnish groove/melodic death metal band from Salo, formed in 2018. They blend groove metal's rhythmic power with melodic death metal's harmonies.

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