Cardiff's Azmeca blend metalcore aggression with progressive metal sophistication, weaving complex song structures through heavy breakdowns and technical passages. Formed in 2023, they bring a fresh perspective to the Welsh metal scene.

Athens-based thrash metal/metalcore act active since 2015, bridging old-school thrash's riff-driven attack with metalcore's modern dynamics and breakdown-heavy structures. Their sound draws from both traditions with aggressive conviction.

German melodic death metal and metalcore band from Fürstenwalde, formed in 2009. They fuse Scandinavian-style melodic death metal with the rhythmic intensity and breakdowns of metalcore.

German melodic death metal and metalcore band from Berlin, formed in 2024. They bring Scandinavian melodeath influences together with metalcore dynamics to Berlin's thriving metal scene.

Metalcore band from Kirkcaldy in Scotland, formed in 2010. Their album Trial and Terror blends metallic hardcore with thrash and power metal influences across nine tracks of hard-hitting, technical heaviness.

Moscow-based groove metal/metalcore outfit active since 2013, combining crushing syncopated riffs with metalcore's dynamic song structures and breakdown-heavy approach. Their sound bridges pit-ready heaviness with modern extreme metal aggression.

German melodic death metal and metalcore band from Aalen, formed in 2013. They pair Gothenburg-style melodic death metal with metalcore breakdowns and emotional intensity.

Metalcore band from Bristol, formed in 2017. They bring aggressive, hard-hitting metalcore to the southwest England scene.

Czech groove metal and metalcore outfit from Prague, formed in 2013 and self-described as 'a few guys playing metal.' Their debut Eternal Conflict features 11 tracks of aggressive, socially conscious metal with guest appearances from members of Dolor, Diphteria, and Exorcizphobia.