Averse has explored progressive black metal from Lille in northern France since 2007, pushing the boundaries of the genre through nearly two decades of compositional experimentation. Their contrarian name captures the spirit of opposition that drives their unconventional approach.

Avgmentor is a self-described 'retrofuturistic metal' band from Nuremberg, Germany, formed in 2021, whose releases include the self-titled album, Infinite Skies, and tracks like Hyperdrive and New Horizons. The band's retrofuturistic concept merges science fiction aesthetics with progressive metal musicianship.

Avidya Yax explores progressive metal from Cantabria since 2022, bringing a meditative dimension suggested by their Sanskrit-influenced name. Their approach infuses the genre's technical complexity with philosophical depth.

Avowal is a progressive black and death metal band from Mannheim, Germany, formed in 2019, whose 2020 EP Transformation delivers three tracks of intensely dissonant metal described as stankface-inducing ugliness. The band is equally known for their handcrafted physical releases, including custom USB boxes containing hourglasses filled with dried blood, released through Total Dissonance Worship.

Avsky explores progressive doom metal from Jakobsberg in the Stockholm metropolitan area since 2006. Their Swedish name meaning 'disgust' drives two decades of patient, elaborately constructed compositions from the western suburbs.

AVSR channels progressive melodic death metal from Jyväskylä in central Finland since 2024. Their abbreviated identity from this lakeland university city keeps the focus on their technically ambitious compositions.

Awaiting Dawn explores progressive metal from Bingen am Rhein in Rhineland-Palatinate since 2009. Their name evokes the patient anticipation of light, which their Rhine-born progressive compositions explore through dynamic shifts between darkness and illumination.

Manchester's Awaker emerged in 2021 with progressive metal that balances technical ambition with emotional resonance, weaving intricate arrangements through dynamic shifts in mood and intensity. Their sound reflects the progressive metal tradition of bands like Haken and TesseracT.

Axial Lead explores progressive metal and rock from Bucharest since 2013. Named after the electronic component packaging style, their technical name suits the precision-engineered quality of their compositions from the Romanian capital.