German doom/stoner metal band from Leipzig, formed in 2014. They craft heavy, intoxicating doom and stoner metal from one of eastern Germany's liveliest metal cities.

Sandviken-based speed metal outfit active since 2015, delivering breakneck tempos and razor-sharp riffing that recalls the genre's 1980s heyday. Their relentless approach channels the raw velocity of early Exciter and Agent Steel.

Raw black metal band from Nantes, Brittany, founded in 1998 in Saint-Malo by Nastrond, Lord Sad Manes, and Mysteriis. With a prolific discography spanning releases like Unholy Blastards and Anaon, they incorporate death metal, thrash, and crust punk elements into their caustic Breton black metal.

Black/death metal project from Montargis in central France, active since 2008. Their sound merges black metal's atmospheric intensity with death metal's crushing low end.

Power metal outfit from Xanthi, formed in 2017. Their sound combines high-register vocals with twin-guitar harmonies and double-bass drumming in the grand tradition of melodic heavy metal.

Experimental black metal project from Brest in western France, emerging in 2022. Their self-titled release ventures into harsh noise wall territory, pushing the boundaries between black metal and pure abrasive noise.

German heavy metal band from Cologne, formed in 2013. They play classic heavy metal from the cultural heart of the Rhineland.

Glasgow-based doom metal act active since 1996, crafting monolithic compositions built on slow-burning riffs and an atmosphere of pervasive heaviness. Their patient approach to songwriting lets each chord ring with crushing finality.

German thrash metal band from Münster, formed in 2015. They deliver fast, tongue-in-cheek thrash metal from the Westphalian university city.