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.

Veriarmo is a symphonic blackened death metal band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 2023. They layer orchestral symphonic arrangements over blackened death metal's ferocity for an epic, cinematic extreme metal sound.

Malino's Verna Feminae Suspiria, named with Gothic Latin phrasing, crafts symphonic metal with elaborate orchestral arrangements and dramatic vocal performances. Their ambitious compositions pair sweeping keyboard melodies with heavy guitar work in the European symphonic tradition.

Visionatica is a symphonic metal band from Nuremberg, Germany, formed in 2024. They combine orchestral grandeur with heavy metal power in the symphonic metal tradition.