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Melodic death metal act from war-torn Donetsk formed in 2021, creating music amidst some of the most difficult circumstances imaginable. Their melodic approach channels the emotional weight of their surroundings through the Scandinavian-influenced death metal tradition.
Galiryon is a melodic death metal band from Lugo in Galicia, Spain, formed in 2016, channeling Scandinavian-style melodeath from the Celtic-influenced northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula. The band bridges Galician identity with Swedish melodeath traditions.
Garden of Bones is a progressive and melodic death metal band from Stockholm, Sweden, active since 2018 and blending progressive ambition with the melodeath tradition that made Sweden famous. The project channels Stockholm's rich extreme metal heritage.
Garden of Gods is a melodic death/doom metal band from Athens, formed in 2016. They blend melodic death metal sensibility with doom's crushing weight from the Greek capital.
Garden of Stone is a melodic death metal band from Tampere, Finland, formed in 2023, with eight releases spanning 2023-2025 including albums Tides of Decay and The Grave Mistake. Their sound balances melancholic atmospheres with melodic metal in the tradition of the Finnish scene, featuring compositions by Jere Mäntysalo and Jesse Salo.
Gardenian is a melodic death metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, active since 2011 and contributing to the city's legendary melodeath lineage. The project channels the twin-guitar harmonies and aggressive energy that defines the Gothenburg sound.
Gardens of Grief is a melodic death metal band from Germany, formed in 2009, channeling the Gothenburg tradition of melodic aggression with harmonic guitar leads and powerful growls. The band takes its name from the classic At the Gates EP, signaling their allegiance to Swedish melodeath.
Gartraada is a band from Novomoskovsk, Russia, that evolved from atmospheric black metal origins in 2009 into melodic death metal territory, tracing an arc across extreme metal genres. The project's genre evolution reflects a restless creative vision.
Gatecrusher is a melodic death metal band from Munich, Germany, formed in 2012, combining the melodic sensibilities of Scandinavian death metal with the precision of Bavarian musicianship. The band has been building their catalog in Munich's diverse metal scene for over a decade.
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