Destinity is a band from Lyon, France, active since 2002, whose sound evolved from black metal through symphonic black/death metal to melodic thrash/death metal. Their two-decade journey spans multiple extreme metal subgenres.

Detached is a power and symphonic metal band from Modena, active since 2010 and pairing soaring vocal melodies with orchestral keyboard arrangements and driving rhythms. Their compositions channel the grandeur of European symphonic metal with the energetic momentum of power metal.

Devil May Cry is a symphonic black and death metal band from Zywiec, Poland, formed in 2022. The project merges symphonic grandeur with extreme metal intensity.

Devil-May-Care is a symphonic black metal band from Michurinsk, Russia, formed in 2013. The project layers orchestral darkness over black metal from the Tambov region.

Devilish Impressions is a symphonic black and death metal band from Opole, Poland, formed in 2006. The project weaves orchestral darkness into extreme metal fury from the Upper Silesian scene.

Devonian plays gothic/symphonic metal from Almeirim in the Ribatejo, active since 2019 and named after the geological period known as the "Age of Fishes." Their paleontological reference adds deep-time perspective to compositions that layer orchestral beauty over heavy, darkly romantic foundations.

Diablation plays symphonic black metal from Bordeaux, formed in 2021 and layering orchestral grandeur over ferocious black metal foundations. Their diabolic name and wine-country origins create an intriguing contrast between elegance and extremity.

Diabulus in Musica is a symphonic/power metal band from Pamplona, Spain, active since 2012. They blend symphonic grandeur with power metal energy from Navarre.

Diamond Dust is a symphonic power/speed metal band from the Metz/Nancy area of France, active since 2013. They deliver shimmering power and speed metal from Lorraine.