Jari Lindholm is a Swedish metal musician from Stockholm whose releases including Trajectories and The Surface Above / Odyssean showcase a progressive approach to heavy instrumental music. His compositions channel the precision and depth of the Swedish metal tradition.

Jotnar is a folk/black metal band from Spain that combines harsh and clean vocals with orchestral elements including tin whistle and keyboards. Their self-titled debut (2011) features Viking and battle-themed lyrics exploring Norse mythology, warfare, and fantasy narratives through a distinctive fusion of traditional folk instrumentation with extreme metal.

JovenTheGuitarMan is a solo instrumental metal project from Glasgow, UK, creating varied compositions that span metalcore, melodic death metal, black metal, and orchestral styles. His releases including Lunar Eclipse and Cosmic Illusion showcase guitar-driven metal that blends traditional heavy riffing with cinematic orchestral arrangements.

Judgment Fire is a Swedish metal band formed in 2022, describing themselves as the beautiful soundtrack to the world's bitter end. Their rapid output of two albums in 2023, The Mortal Game and Waiting for Mass Murder, features a four-piece lineup delivering apocalyptic metal with keyboards and dual guitar work.

Jumpscare is a modern melodic death metal band from Naples, Italy, with an extensive discography of over 15 releases including Dear Mother and Rise And Fall. Their prolific output and active touring schedule have established them as a fixture of the Italian melodic death metal scene.