Formed in 2019 by Eluveitie vocalist Fabienne Erni and guitarist Jonas Wolf, Illumishade is a Swiss progressive and symphonic metal band whose members all graduated from the Zurich University of the Arts. Their 2020 debut Eclyptic: Wake of Shadows established the band's blend of orchestral arrangements and modern metal dynamics, and in 2024 they followed it with Another Side of You on Napalm Records.

Illune is a symphonic/progressive metal band from Ostuni (Brindisi), Italy, active since 2023 and weaving orchestral grandeur into heavy metal songwriting. The project delivers cinematic, bombastic compositions with sweeping arrangements.

Illusoria is a symphonic/melodic power metal band from Mainz, Germany, formed in 2023, pairing orchestral arrangements with soaring melodies and powerful riffing. The band represents a new generation of German symphonic power metal from the Rhineland capital.

Ilunabar is a symphonic/gothic metal band from Mutriku, Spain, formed in 2022, layering orchestral arrangements and gothic atmospheres over heavy metal from the Basque coastal town. The band's name — derived from Basque mythology — grounds their dramatic compositions in local tradition.

Images at Twilight is a symphonic black metal act from Oslo / Ås, Norway, active since 2015 and weaving orchestral grandeur into the ferocity of black metal. The project delivers cinematic, bombastic extremity with sweeping arrangements.

Imaginara is a folk/symphonic power metal band from Moscow, Russia, active since 2014 and weaving traditional folk melodies and instrumentation into heavy metal. The project bridges ancient cultural heritage with modern metal power.

Imaginature is a power/symphonic metal band from Szczytno, Poland, active since 2021 and weaving orchestral grandeur into heavy metal songwriting. The project delivers cinematic, bombastic compositions with sweeping arrangements.

Imago Imperii is a symphonic power metal band from Bologna, Italy, active since 2015 and delivering soaring melodies, epic arrangements, and powerful vocals. The project channels the grandeur and ambition of power metal.

Immania is a symphonic black/death metal band from Kromeriz, Czech Republic, active since 2007, blending orchestral symphonic elements with extreme metal and electronic textures. Their discography includes Tales of the Damned Souls, Deadly Macabre, and Dance with Faustian Flames, with remastered releases showcasing their evolving sound across nearly two decades.