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Lieferinge, BE · 2012–present · active
A solo black metal project from Lieferinge, East Flanders, Doodsangst was founded by Iwein Denayer in 2010 and explores dark, atmospheric black metal inspired by folk tales and myths, initially through instrumental compositions before expanding to full vocal arrangements. Denayer handles all instruments, programming, and production himself, releasing a discography spanning 2012–2019 on Bandcamp alongside a split with Utter Blackness.
Lovendegem (early)/Ghent (later), BE · 2021–present · active
A raw and filthy black metal band from Ghent, Doodsdrek was created by Svein and Barditus of the legendary Belgian black metal group Lugubrum, bringing the same crude underground aesthetic to a separate outlet. Their Bandcamp catalog includes the self-titled debut recorded at Lugubrum III Studios in 2009 and the follow-up Put Binnen!, with guest contributions from Adam S. of Malokarpatan and Midgaars of Lugubrum.
North Rhine-Westphalia, DE · 2023–present · active
Doodskist is a doom metal band from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, formed in 2023. They deliver crushing, coffin-heavy doom from the German underground.
Ypres, BE · 2009–present · active
A black metal band from Ypres in West Flanders, Doodsmist pursue a melodic approach to the genre and released their full-length debut When Life Dies in 2024. The band adds a melodic dimension to Belgian black metal's characteristically bleak and regional character.
Izhevsk, RU · 2014–present · active
Doom Architect plays doom/death metal from Izhevsk, the capital of Udmurtia in the Urals, active since 2014. Their blueprint-maker name frames each composition as a carefully designed structure of crushing weight and sorrowful beauty.
DE · 2025–present · active
Doom Cult Commando is a German raw black metal project formed in 2025, whose militant name suggests an aggressive, underground approach to the genre. Their sound channels the lo-fi, uncompromising spirit of raw black metal's most dedicated practitioners.
Stuttgart, DE · 2009–present · active
Doom Division is a southern/doom metal band from Stuttgart, Germany, active since 2009. They blend the bluesy swagger of southern metal with doom's crushing weight.
Gothenburg, SE · 2015–present · active
Doom Duo is a sludge metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, formed in 2015. The project delivers crushing sludge metal from the west coast.
Padua, IT · 2017–present · active
Doom Patrol is a crossover thrash and speed metal band from Padua, Italy, formed in 2017. The project merges speed metal's velocity with crossover punk energy from the Veneto scene.

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