Bournemouth and Southampton melodic hardcore band Heart In Hand formed in 2008 around vocalist Charlie Holmes following his departure from Trigger the Bloodshed. The band released three albums — Only Memories (2011), Almost There (2013), and A Beautiful White (2014) — the last of which was produced by Will Putney and released through Century Media Records. They dissolved in early 2015 after a well-regarded run in the UK melodic hardcore scene.

Hearts Alive is a metalcore/hardcore band from Helsingborg, Sweden, active since 2008 and delivering aggressive, dynamic metal with crushing breakdowns and intense energy. The project channels the power of modern extreme metal.

Jena, Germany's Heaven Shall Burn formed in 1995 and have spent three decades as one of the most consistent and politically engaged acts at the intersection of metalcore and melodic death metal. Their catalog of ten studio albums, including the Iconoclast trilogy (2008–2010) and Of Truth and Sacrifice (2020), has repeatedly charted inside the German Top 25 and placed the band among Europe's leading heavy exports. Their lyrics address anti-fascism, animal rights, and systemic inequality with a directness that sets them apart from most of their contemporaries.

Groove metal/metalcore band from Terrassa, Spain, active since 2012. Their heavy, rhythm-driven crossover channels aggressive groove from the Catalan industrial city.

Rooted in Saint Petersburg's underground, this melodic death metal/metalcore project delivers dark compositions with conviction since 2014. Heavy, downtuned riffing and relentless percussion drive their compositions.

Thrash/death metal and metalcore band from Geneva, Switzerland, formed in 2015. Their aggressive sound spans the full spectrum from thrash and death metal intensity to metalcore breakdowns.

Hellcord is a melodic death metal/metalcore band from Kemerovo, Russia, active since 2019 and blending melodic harmonies with death metal aggression. The project channels the twin-guitar traditions of Scandinavian-influenced melodeath.

Melodic death metal/metalcore band from Doberschau/Bautzen, Germany, active since 2010. Their polished sound bridges the gap between Gothenburg melodic death metal and modern metalcore from Upper Lusatia.

An established melodic death metal/metalcore voice from Sremska Mitrovica, contributing to Serbia's underground since 2025. Rooted in old-school traditions, their compositions deliver unrelenting heaviness.