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Germany, NL · 1996–present · active
Imperia is a symphonic metal band from Netherlands (early); Germany / Finland / Norway / Belgium (later), Netherlands, active since 1996 and weaving orchestral grandeur into heavy metal songwriting. The project delivers cinematic, bombastic compositions with sweeping arrangements.
Moscow, RU · 2012–present · active
Imperial Age is a symphonic metal band from Moscow (early); Moscow, Russia, active since 2012 and weaving orchestral grandeur into heavy metal songwriting. The project delivers cinematic, bombastic compositions with sweeping arrangements.
Helleland, NO · 2020–present · active
Imperial Child is a heavy/progressive metal band from Helleland, Norway, active since 2020 and crafting ambitious, technically proficient compositions that push beyond conventional metal boundaries. The project channels progressive sophistication.
Nijmegen, NL · 2019–present · active
Imperial Cult is a atmospheric black metal act from Nijmegen, Netherlands, active since 2019 and crafting immersive, expansive compositions that push beyond conventional black metal boundaries. The project blends atmospheric textures with the intensity of extreme metal.
Illion, GR · 2024–present · active
Imperial Darkness is a black metal project from Illion, Greece, active since 2024 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the Greece black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.
Belfast, GB · 2023–present · active
Melodic black metal band from Belfast, Northern Ireland formed in 2023. Their sound channels melodic black metal from the Northern Irish capital.
Uppsala, SE · 1998–present · active
Imperial Domain is a melodic death metal band from Uppsala, Sweden, active since 1998 and blending melodic harmonies with death metal aggression. The project channels the twin-guitar traditions of Scandinavian-influenced melodeath.
London, GB · 2022–present · active
Brutal death metal band from London, formed in 2022. Their sound delivers punishing brutality from the British capital.
Mo i Rana, NO · 2020–present · active
Imperial Guards is a black metal project from Mo i Rana, Norway, active since 2020 and forging dark, aggressive extremity within the Norway black metal scene. The project channels the unrelenting intensity of the genre.

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