Dreare is an instrumental three-piece from Hostivice, Czech Republic, originally formed in 2008 and operating under the Dreare name since 2011. Their heavy drone and post-progressive sound features riffy, repetitive melodies layered with synths and noise, explored across albums like "Foregone" and "Portaali."

Dresda Code is a groove and progressive metal band from Naples, Italy, formed in 2015. The project blends heavy groove riffing with progressive structures from the Neapolitan underground.

Drewcifer is a solo epic progressive metal project from London, created by Drew, an ex-frontman of New Project and videogame composer. The 2020 debut album Battle Song delivers six tracks of high-energy instrumental metal inspired by Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, designed to evoke the intensity of dramatic battles against the darkness.

Dreyelands is a progressive metal band from Budapest, Hungary, active since 2007. The band craft elaborate progressive metal compositions with nearly two decades of creative development.

Drivhell plays progressive and power metal from Milan, fusing technical musicianship with the melodic hooks and high-energy delivery that power metal demands. Their hybrid approach creates compositions that challenge listeners intellectually while keeping them hooked with anthemic refrains.

Droste is a progressive deathcore band from Bordeaux, France, active since 2014. Named after the recursive visual effect, they push deathcore into progressive loops.

Drowned is a progressive metal outfit from Graz, Austria that was active through the 1990s before transitioning under a new name. Their Bandcamp catalog, including releases such as Viscera Terrae and Idola Specus, documents a heavier prog-metal sound rooted in technical composition.

Druid is a progressive metal band originally from Crete, now based in Athens, formed in 2018. The band craft intricate progressive metal compositions with technical sophistication.

Drystone is a melodic death and progressive metal band from Huddersfield, formed in 2016 by vocalist Eddy Dixon and guitarist-producer Sam Prowse, with guitarist Will Carder, bassist Matt McKay, and drummer Bob Pears. Their 2024 second EP Giants delivers five tracks of hard-hitting metalcore and melodic death metal mixed and mastered by Greg Davis.