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Münster, DE · 2015–present · active
Gallows beyond the Nightsky is an epic black/pagan metal act from Munster, Germany, formed in 2015, featuring a six-piece lineup with dual vocalists and keyboards. Their 2015 album A Sad Farewell combines epic and pagan metal themes with atmospheric black metal across five tracks.
Lublin, PL · 2011–present · active
Gammadion is a pagan/heavy metal band from Lublin, active since 2011. They channel pagan themes through heavy metal from the eastern Polish capital.
Arkhangelsk, RU · 2010–present · active
Garmskrik is a pagan/black metal band from Arkhangelsk in northern Russia, active since 2010 and channeling the harsh beauty of the Arctic through pagan-themed black metal. The project draws from the ancient traditions of the Russian North.
Skellefteå, SE · 2026–present · active
Gaudåm is a pagan black metal band from Skellefteå in northern Sweden, formed in 2026 and channeling ancient Norse spirituality through aggressive black metal from above the Arctic Circle. The project draws from the harshness of the Swedish North.
Trusetal, DE · 2002–present · active
Gernotshagen is a pagan black/folk metal band from Trusetal, Germany, active since 2002, whose self-described "blackened nature metal" blends spherical keyboards, melodic guitars, and vocals ranging from clean to throat singing. Their 2024 album Mein Trusetal marks twenty-five years of the band, following earlier releases like Wintermythen (2002) and Ode Naturae (2020).
Grand Est, FR · 2020–present · active
Glaser is a pagan metal project from the Grand Est region of France, formed in 2020, drawing on pre-Christian European themes and folk traditions within a heavy metal framework. Their sound merges pagan thematic material with the power and aggression of metal.
Bø, NO · 2017–present · active
Gnipahellir is a pagan black metal project from Bo in the Telemark region, formed in 2017. Named after the same Norse mythological cave as Gnipaheller, they channel pagan themes through black metal from the mountains of Telemark.
Wuppertal, DE · 1996–present · active
Goat of Mendes is a pioneering German heavy/folk/pagan metal band from Wuppertal, active since 1994, self-described as one of the first to combine atmospheric heavy metal with Wiccan pagan lyrics. Their seven-album catalog spanning 1996 to 2017 includes Hymn to One Ablaze, Paganborn, and Hagzussa - Riding the Fence, all exploring witchcraft and nature spirituality.
Gomel, BY · 1992–present · active
Gods Tower is a pioneering pagan/folk/doom metal band from Gomel, Belarus, active since 1992, making them one of the longest-running metal acts in the country. Their extensive catalog stretches from early 1990s demos like The Eerie and Canticles through full-lengths including Abandon All Hope, Steel Says Last, and the live album Live in Mir Castle.

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