Valhexen is a symphonic blackened death metal band from London, formed in 2023. They layer orchestral symphonic elements over blackened death metal's ferocity.

Valkaya is a symphonic/melodic power metal band from Espoo, Finland, formed in 2022. They combine orchestral symphonic elements with melodic power metal's soaring vocals and harmonized guitars.

Valkyre is a symphonic metal band from Ghent, Belgium, formed in 2005 and self-described as Belgium's steampunk melodic metal act. Their discography includes "Consolamentum," "Our Glorious Demise," and "On Both Sides We Pray," combining orchestral grandeur with melodic metal hooks and a distinctive Victorian-era aesthetic.

Vangardion is an avant-garde symphonic metal project from Germany, formed in 2022. The project pushes the boundaries of symphonic metal with experimental and avant-garde compositional approaches.

Vanguard X Mortem is a symphonic/atmospheric extreme metal band from Paris, France, formed in 2014. They layer orchestral symphonic elements over atmospheric extreme metal for a cinematic, epic sound.

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.

Kirov's Velaverante creates lush symphonic metal infused with gothic elements, layering orchestral arrangements over heavy guitar foundations. Their ambitious compositions pair dramatic keyboard work with emotional vocal performances in the tradition of European symphonic 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.

Venus is a symphonic power metal band from Germany, formed in 2016. They combine orchestral symphonic elements with the melodic drive and soaring vocals of power metal.