Dreadlink is a melodic death metal/metalcore band from Neumünster, Germany, active since 2014. They blend melodic death metal hooks with metalcore's modern intensity.

Drex Wiln plays melodic death metal from Volgodonsk in Rostov Oblast, formed in 2025 and bringing fresh melodic aggression to the southern Russian extreme metal scene. Their cryptic name adds mystery to accessible, hook-laden melodeath.

Dreyra is a melodic death/black metal band from Tampere, Finland, formed in 2023. They deliver bleeding melodic extremity from Finland's industrial heartland.

Drops of Heart plays melodic death metal, metalcore, and deathcore from Ufa in Bashkortostan, active since 2010. Their multi-genre approach channels emotional vulnerability through aggressive frameworks, suggesting that extreme metal can serve as an outlet for the heart's deepest wounds.

Drunk with Pain is a melodic death metal band from Brno, Czech Republic, founded in 2015 by Venezuelan guitarist Juan Hernández. Their sound blends heavy riffs with melodic sensibility, showcased on releases like the "Born to Fall Down" EP.

Drystone is a melodic death and progressive metal band from Huddersfield, formed in 2016 by vocalist Eddy Dixon and guitarist-producer Sam Prowse, with guitarist Will Carder, bassist Matt McKay, and drummer Bob Pears. Their 2024 second EP Giants delivers five tracks of hard-hitting metalcore and melodic death metal mixed and mastered by Greg Davis.

Dryzer plays melodic death metal from Girona in Catalonia, active since 2016 and delivering the Gothenburg-influenced template of harmonized guitars and harsh vocals from the foothills of the Pyrenees. Their sound bridges Scandinavian melodeath sensibilities with the Mediterranean character of northeastern Spain.

Drzorn is a Viennese melodic death metal act whose music fuses aggressive riffing with melodic lead guitar sensibilities in the tradition of the Scandinavian scene. Their Bandcamp presence reflects a focused approach to the genre, with releases that prioritize both heaviness and memorable melody.

Dulcamara is a melodic death metal/metalcore band from Toledo, Spain, active since 2013. Named after the bittersweet nightshade, they blend melodic beauty with metalcore's intensity.