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2026 bands found
Prague, CZ · 2016–present · active
Progressive metal band from Prague, Czech Republic, building intricate, technically sophisticated compositions since 2016. Their approach blends the cerebral ambition of progressive metal with modern production from the Czech capital.
Larissa, GR · 2016–present · active
Death metal, folk metal, and melodic death metal band from Larissa, Greece active since 2016. They fuse Hellenic folk elements with melodic death metal from the Thessalian plain.
Helsinki, FI · 2013–present · active
Doom metal band from Helsinki, Finland active since 2013. They craft heavy, low-end doom from the Finnish capital.
Genoa, IT · 2013–present · active
Exploring the depths of power metal and progressive metal, this Italian outfit from Genoa has been refining their craft since 2013. Their sound hinges on odd-time signatures woven into surprisingly accessible songwriting, delivered with unwavering intensity.
Ånge, SE · 2015–present · active
When Eartheater emerged in 2015 from Ånge, they brought with them a sound rooted in doom metal and stoner metal — all desert-baked tonality and psychedelic haze over lumbering rhythms. The combination of influences yields something more interesting than any single genre label implies.
West Yorkshire, GB · 2016–present · active
Doom and stoner metal band from West Yorkshire, England active since 2016. They channel heavy, ritualistic doom from the Yorkshire hills.
Pori, FI · 2015–present · active
Death metal and progressive metal band from Pori, Finland established in 2014, combining fast technical delivery with atmospheric soundscapes. Their discography spans from Throes of Time (2015) through Awaken the Sun (2018) to the 2024 concept album Accursed in Sleep on Meara Music.
Sassari, IT · 2019–present · active
A product of Italy's deep-rooted extreme metal underground, this Sassari-based metalcore and thrash metal act channels mosh-pit-inducing aggression with tightly wound precision. Active since 2019, the tempo rarely drops below neck-breaking speed.
Trier, DE · 2016–present · active
Doom and sludge metal band from Trier, Germany, one of Europe's oldest cities, delivering crushing, earth-shaking heaviness since 2016. Their name evokes burial and decay, mirroring the oppressive weight of their slow-burning compositions.

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