Dissolving is a melodic/progressive death metal band from Mainz, Germany, formed in 2022. They craft intricate, melodic death metal with progressive depth.

Distant Past plays progressive and melodic heavy metal from Kaufdorf in the Bernese region, active since 2010 and crafting compositions that balance classic heavy metal's power with progressive rock's structural ambition. Their name evokes the historical themes that often inspire their grandiose, narrative-driven songwriting.

Disturbed Kaos Society is a progressive death metal band from Grans, France, formed in 2020. They deliver chaotic progressive death metal from Provence.

Divenire is a gothic and progressive metal band from San Casciano in Val di Pesa, near Florence, Italy, formed in 2013. The project weaves dark gothic atmospheres with progressive metal intricacy from the Tuscan hills.

Divided by Design is a progressive metal duo from Leeds, formed in 2020 by guitarist Liam Stephenson and drummer-producer Tom Chambers. Their prolific output includes the albums Stages to Osiris: Rebirth, A Canvas for the Universe, and The Fear of Being Forgotten, all crafted with a focus on virtuosic guitar work and expert production.

Divided by Knives is a progressive death metal band from Dublin, Ireland, formed in 2016. The band craft intricate, technically ambitious progressive death metal.

Dividium is a technical and melodic metal band from Hull, England, formed in February 2013 from members of established Hull and Sheffield bands. Their discography includes The Scourge (2013), In Terrifying Colour (2016), and the T.H.R.E.E EP (2018), each displaying intricate compositions and progressive sensibilities.

Diviion is a progressive and thrash metal band split between Bristol and London, fronted by vocalist-guitarist Lawra Moore with lead guitarist Matt Perrington, bassist Phil Wadey, and drummer Hugo Benezech. Their 2019 concept album Journey of the Time Shaman spans ten tracks of cosmic-themed progressive thrash exploring time manipulation and horror.

Divine Silence is a progressive/groove/thrash metal band from France, active since 2010. They blend progressive ambition with groove and thrash metal power.