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Fyrnir is a pagan black/death metal project from Naples, Italy, formed in 2022. They channel Norse-influenced pagan metal traditions through a distinctly Neapolitan perspective, merging black and death metal with mythological themes.
Fafnir is a pagan black metal band from Ferrara, Italy, formed in 2015 and named after the legendary Norse dragon who guarded cursed gold. They deliver pagan-themed black metal steeped in northern European mythology from the flatlands of Emilia-Romagna.
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.
Gammadion is a pagan/heavy metal band from Lublin, active since 2011. They channel pagan themes through heavy metal from the eastern Polish capital.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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