Higher Council of Mars is a doom/drone/post-metal band from Blackpool, England, formed in 2007. They blend doom metal's crushing weight with post-metal's atmospheric dynamics.

Leeds hardcore band Higher Power formed in 2014 when drummer Alex Wizard relocated from London and began writing music with his brother Jimmy Wizard, who eventually took on vocal duties. Their debut Soul Structure (2017) earned strong reviews, and 27 Miles Underwater — released through Roadrunner Records — broadened their reach by incorporating alternative rock and melodic post-hardcore elements alongside New York hardcore-influenced grooves. They are frequently cited as a leading act in the new wave of British hardcore.

Hardcore thrash metal band from Vleteren, Belgium, formed in 2021, self-described as delivering 'Hardcore thrash metal from Belgium!' Their releases Not Today and Magic Moshroom combine breakneck thrash speed with hardcore punk intensity and a healthy dose of pit-ready energy.

An uncompromising heavy metal project from South Holland, active since 2008. Their compositions celebrate the timeless formula of powerful riffs and soaring melodies.

Highlight is a heavy metal band from Malmö, Sweden, active since 2015 and forging classic heavy metal with conviction and power. The project channels the timeless spirit of traditional metal riffage.

Brutal power metal emanating from Turin, active since 2006 within Italy's metal scene. Their work channels the iron spirit of traditional metal through anthemic songwriting.

Stoner/doom metal project from Dresden, Germany, formed in 2020. Their ritualistic sound merges the heavy psychedelia of stoner metal with the crushing weight of doom from the Saxon capital.

Highlow is a heavy/power/speed metal act from Lublin, Poland, active since 2017 and channeling aggressive, heavy music through its uncompromising artistic vision. The project delivers powerful metal from the Poland scene.

Speed metal act from Birmingham, active since 2013. Their systematic name matches precise, high-velocity compositions channeling the spirit of classic speed metal from the birthplace of heavy music.