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Koolskamp, BE · 2015–present · active
Belgian stoner metal/rock act from Koolskamp delivering thunderous riffs and raging vocals since 2015. Their releases including 'Bastard Blood' and 'Dark Messiah' blend contrasting vocal styles with emotionally charged heaviness, exploring themes of internal turmoil.
Maaseik, BE · 2012–present · active
Belgian stoner/sludge/doom trio from Maaseik delivering thunderous, seismic doom since 2012. Their album 'Beyond The Astral Mind' layers sinister black metal strains over a crushing doom/sludge foundation, ranging from in-your-face heaviness to plaintive neofolk passages.
Bydgoszcz, PL · 2015–present · active
Polish psychedelic doom/stoner metal and rock band from Bydgoszcz, delivering mind-expanding heaviness since 2015. Named after the horror author, their sound channels cosmic dread through psychedelic doom grooves.
Rennes, FR · 2010–present · active
French sludge/stoner metal and hardcore band from Rennes, grinding out abrasive, punishing heaviness since 2010. Their approach merges sludge metal's toxic weight with hardcore's confrontational aggression.
Karlstad, SE · 2017–present · active
Swedish stoner metal/rock band from Karlstad, delivering fuzz-drenched grooves since 2017. Their name channels the low-riding, slow-cruising character of their stoner approach.
Strasbourg, FR · 2020–present · active
French stoner/doom metal band from Strasbourg, formed in 2020 and delivering fuzz-drenched heaviness. Their name captures the low-frequency, bass-heavy character of their stoner doom approach.
Thun, CH · 2019–present · active
Swiss heavy psych/stoner metal band from Thun, channeling dark, psychedelic heaviness since 2019. Their releases including 'Black Abyss' and their self-titled album deliver acid-drenched riffs and expansive sonic landscapes.
Stuttgart, DE · 2020–present · active
Stuttgart-based stoner/doom metal and rock duo featuring Louve La Nuit on vocals and MorighosT on all instruments, debuting with 'Love, Music, Lucifer' in 2020. Their eight-track album ranges from compact rockers to an epic near-nine-minute closer, blending occult themes with doom and stoner grooves.
Vigo, ES · 2025–present · active
Spanish stoner metal/rock act from Vigo, newly formed in 2025 and delivering riff-driven heaviness from the Galician coast. Their name, a portmanteau of 'Lucifer' and 'luciernaga' (firefly), signals a playful edge to their stoner approach.

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