Ornskoldsvik's Vedalia blends power metal's epic sweep with progressive metal's structural complexity, creating compositions that balance technical ambition with melodic accessibility. Their sound reflects northern Sweden's tradition of producing sophisticated, technically accomplished metal acts.

Vein is a power/doom metal band from Denmark, formed in 2013. They merge the melodic grandeur of power metal with doom's crushing weight and deliberate pacing.

Velocity is a power/heavy metal band from Goslar, Germany, active since 1993, making them one of the longer-running power metal acts in the German scene. Their sound draws on the melodic power and anthemic energy of German power metal traditions.

Swedish project Vengeant crafts ambitious symphonic power metal with progressive tendencies, building elaborate compositions that layer orchestral elements over technical guitar work. Their grandiose approach recalls the epic scope of Nightwish and Kamelot.

Venus is a symphonic power metal band from Germany, formed in 2016. They combine orchestral symphonic elements with the melodic drive and soaring vocals of power metal.

Verdict Denied is a power/thrash metal band from Athens, Greece, active since 1997, evolving from power/thrash toward technical thrash metal. With roots stretching back to their 1997 demo, they are a long-standing presence in the Athenian metal underground.

Vergelmir is a progressive/power/folk metal band from Copenhagen, Denmark, formed in 2018. They weave folk melodies into a framework of progressive and power metal for an ambitious, genre-crossing sound.

Veritates is a heavy/power metal band from Cologne, Germany, formed in 2020. They deliver melodic power and heavy metal with anthemic vocals and driving riffwork.

Vernissage is a progressive power metal band from Krefeld, Germany, formed in 2024. They blend progressive metal's technical ambition with power metal's melodic grandeur.