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Erndtebrück, DE · 2004–present · active
Melodic black metal band from Erndtebruck, Germany, active since 2004. Two decades of melodically refined black metal from the Wittgenstein region of Westphalia demonstrate their enduring craft.
Haaltert, BE · 2020–present · active
Thrash metal band from Haaltert, Belgium, formed in 2020. Their energetic approach channels the classic thrash revival spirit with speed-fueled riffing and aggressive delivery from the East Flemish scene.
Bratislava, SK · 2017–present · active
An established atmospheric black metal voice from Bratislava, contributing to Slovakia's underground since 2017. Cold atmospheres and venomous vocals define their particular approach to the genre.
North Rhine-Westphalia, DE · 2020–present · active
Heavy/power metal band from North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, formed in 2020. Their anthemic sound channels the soaring melodies and commanding riffs of classic German power metal.
BE · 2022–present · active
Gothic/doom metal project blending French and Belgian roots, formed in 2022 and released through Malpermesita Records. Their album Order of the Mist fuses Japanese aesthetics with Nordic mysticism, defined by Lady IX's masked stage presence, haunting vocals, and melodic guitar work.
Oradea, RO · 1995–present · active
Hyleon is a black/doom metal act from Oradea, Romania, active since 1995 and merging black metal's cold intensity with doom's suffocating weight. The project inhabits the darkest intersection of both genres.
Verona, IT · 2003–present · active
Hyling is a black metal project from Verona, Italy, active since 2003 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the Italy black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.
Leipzig, DE · 2024–present · active
Black metal project from Leipzig, Germany, formed in 2024. Their dark sound emerges from the Saxon cultural capital as one of the newest voices in the Leipzig black metal scene.
IT · 2019–present · active
Hylskog is a black metal project from Italy, active since 2019 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the Italy black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.

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