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Rome, IT · 2011–present · active
Heavy and power metal band from Rome, Italy, named after the legendary Greek hero, active since 2011. Their epic sound draws from both classical mythology and the traditions of European power metal.
Kremenchuk, UA · 2018–present · active
Uncreated Light is a symphonic power/gothic metal band from Kremenchuk, Ukraine, blending orchestral grandeur with heavy metal power and gothic atmospheres since 2018. The project represents the symphonic metal wing of Kremenchuk's metal scene.
Baden-Württemberg, DE · active
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Vicenza, IT · 2020–present · active
Power metal band from Vicenza in the Veneto region of Italy, active since 2020. Their sound draws from the rich Italian power metal tradition, delivering melodic grandeur and epic compositions.
Nødebo, DK · 2023–present · active
Thrash and power metal band from Nodebo, Denmark, combining the speed of thrash with power metal's melodic grandeur since 2023. Their dual-genre approach bridges the gap between aggressive thrash riffing and the soaring hooks of European power metal.
Limoges-Cité, FR · 2001–present · active
Long-running thrash and death metal act from Limoges, France, evolving from their early power and thrash metal sound since 2001. Over two decades of activity, they have refined their approach from power-thrash origins toward a heavier death-thrash direction.
Leicester, GB · 1963–present · active
Thrash and power metal band from Leicester, England, combining high-speed aggression with a healthy dose of humor reflected in their irreverent name. Their dual-genre approach balances thrash metal's intensity with power metal's epic qualities.
Copenhagen, DK · 2014–present · active
Copenhagen's gore-splattered grindviolence outfit, a four-piece delivering punishing blast beats and low-end distorted sonic terrorism since 2014. Their 2024 album Som Fortjent represents the band's most single-minded and bludgeoning material, recorded at KB's Funhouse and mastered at Dead Rat Studio.

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Algueirão, PT · 2018–present · active
Algueirao's V12 fires on all cylinders with high-octane power and speed metal that channels the velocity of early Running Wild and Helloween. Their energetic, riff-driven approach channels classic European speed metal through a Portuguese sensibility.

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