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Bassano del Grappa, IT · 2026–present · active
Marckwisen is a melodic death metal act from Bassano del Grappa in the Veneto, formed in 2026. The band represents the newest generation of Italian melodeath, bringing Scandinavian-influenced harmonies to the foothills of the Alps.
Gothenburg, SE · 2009–present · active
A melodic death metal act from Gothenburg, the birthplace of the genre, Marionette has been crafting harmonized aggression since 2009. The band channels the puppet imagery of their name into compositions that pull between beauty and brutality.
Vaasa, FI · 2021–present · active
Marraskuun Lapset is a gothic and melodic death metal band from Vaasa, Finland, formed in 2021. Their Finnish-language name meaning "November's Children" captures their blend of gothic melancholy and melodic death metal aggression.
Cologne, DE · 2016–present · active
Martyrion is a melodic death metal band from Cologne, Germany, founded in 2006, whose music is set in a dystopian 2153 scenario of civilizational collapse. Their releases "Our Dystopia" and "Gaia Uprising" blend catchy melodies, powerful solos, and atmospheric storytelling into a conceptually ambitious take on melodic death metal.
Lelystad, NL · 2017–present · active
Boline Ritual is a doom metal act from the lakeside city of Veszprém, formed in 2024. Named after the ritual knife used in Wiccan practice, the band channels occult themes into crushing, glacially paced doom.
Zagreb, HR · 2014–present · active
Mass Hypnosis is a band from Zagreb, Croatia, formed in 2014, having evolved from metalcore and melodic death metal into industrial, groove, and nu-metal. Their stylistic evolution reflects an adventurous creative journey across heavy music styles.
Madrid, ES · 2024–present · active
Massaluca is a melodic death metal and metalcore band from Madrid, Spain, formed in 2024. They blend Scandinavian-influenced melodic death metal with metalcore's structural dynamics.
Altenburg, DE · 2006–present · active
Massive Killing is a melodic death metal band from Altenburg, Germany, active since 2006 with a hybrid sound that incorporates progressive elements and space rock textures. Their albums "SOMSOK" (2006) and the later "OKTAKEL" push melodic death metal into atmospheric and experimental territory.
Warsaw, PL · 2016–present · active
A melodic death metal act from Warsaw, Matternysh has been delivering harmonized aggression since 2016. The band brings Scandinavian-influenced melodeath to the Polish capital.

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