Burning Witches formed in Brugg, Aargau, Switzerland in 2015, founded by rhythm guitarist Romana Kalkuhl as an all-female heavy and power metal outfit. Their self-titled debut appeared in 2017, and the band quickly established themselves on the European metal circuit, with Dance with the Devil (2020) charting in both Germany and Switzerland. Signed to Napalm Records, they have released six studio albums, including Inquisition in 2025.

Tarcento (Udine)-based melodic death metal act active since 2023, threading harmonized guitar leads and memorable hooks through aggressive, double-bass-driven arrangements. Their approach balances accessibility with genuine heaviness, drawing from the Gothenburg tradition.

Czech groove metal band from Teplice, formed in 2018. They lock into heavy, rhythmic grooves with a modern metal edge.

Since 2016, this Polish thrash metal act has delivered high-velocity riff assaults from Kraków. Their sound channels the raw energy of the genre's golden era through tight musicianship.

Blackburn-based groove metal act active since 2011, anchoring their sound in mid-tempo, syncopated riffing designed to generate maximum physical impact. Their chunky, headbang-inducing compositions channel the spirit of Pantera and Lamb of God.

Manchester-based grindcore/powerviolence outfit active since 2025, dealing in short, violent compositions that careen between blasting speed and crushing slow sections. Their confrontational approach strips heavy music to its most aggressive core.

Merseyside-based metalcore act active since 2024, merging hardcore punk's confrontational energy with heavy metal's technical ambition. Their compositions trade between aggressive breakdowns and melodic passages with the dynamic range that defines the genre.

German black metal band from Leipzig, formed in 2023. They deliver ritualistic black metal offerings from Saxony's cultural capital.

Spanish death metal band from Asturias, formed in 2021. They deliver scorching death metal from the green coast of northern Spain.