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.

Veil of Decay is a heavy/progressive metal band from Erkelenz, Germany, formed in 2025. They blend the accessibility of heavy metal with progressive structures and technical ambition.

Veil of Mist is a symphonic/gothic/progressive metal band from Reims, France, formed in 2016. They weave symphonic orchestration, gothic atmospherics, and progressive structures into an elaborate metal tapestry.

Veladura Grisea is a progressive gothic metal band from Alicante, Spain, formed in 2025. They blend gothic metal's dark romanticism with progressive structures and atmospheric depth.

Novi Sad's Veliki Odmor, whose name means "the great recess" in Serbian, explores progressive metal with a cerebral, experimental approach. Their compositions favor intricate arrangements and dynamic shifts that reward patient, attentive listening.

Veloce Hystoria is a progressive/melodic heavy metal band from Bourges, France, formed in 2013. They combine progressive complexity with the melodic accessibility of traditional heavy metal.

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.

Venturia is a melodic progressive metal band from Montpellier, France, formed in 2013. They craft intricate melodic progressive metal with technical precision.

Venus Syndrome is a progressive metal/rock band from the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, formed in 2015. They explore the boundary between progressive metal and rock with dynamic compositions.