Symphonic/progressive metal band from Hamburg, formed in 2017 and layering orchestral arrangements over intricate progressive compositions. Their ambitious approach combines the epic scope of symphonic metal with progressive rock's structural complexity.

Thrash metal band from Thessaloniki, formed in 2021 and dealing in the high-speed riffing and aggressive energy that characterize classic thrash. Their sound channels the ferocity of the genre from one of Greece's most active metal cities.

Korova was an avant-garde black metal band from Innsbruck, Austria, active from 1990 through 2000 under that name. Taking their name from the milk bar in A Clockwork Orange, the band released their debut A Kiss in the Charnel Fields in 1995, one of the few early avant-garde black metal records to emerge from Austria. The band evolved through successive name changes — Korovakill (2000–2011) and Chryst (2011–2013) — exploring increasingly experimental territory across their lifespan.

The Swedish city of Eskilstuna serves as headquarters for this black metal operation, whose arsenal includes corrosive riffing and misanthropic atmosphere. Frostbitten riffing and anti-cosmic lyrical themes define their output.

Emerging from Västra Götaland, this Swedish act forges Black Metal built on corrosive riffing and misanthropic atmosphere. Frostbitten riffing and anti-cosmic lyrical themes define their output.

Internationally renowned Finnish folk metal band from Lahti, blending traditional Scandinavian folk music with heavy metal since their formation under this name in 2003. Their drinking songs, humppaa beats, and folk instrumentation have made them one of the most recognizable folk metal acts worldwide, with major festival appearances across Europe.

Melodic heavy/black metal band from Helsinki, formed in 2017 with a Finnish name meaning "forest soldier" or "guerrilla warrior." Their dual-genre approach blends heavy metal's melodic power with black metal's dark intensity.

Black metal project from Oulu, formed in 2017 with a Finnish name meaning "forest fire." Their sound channels the destructive, all-consuming power of wildfire through cold, northern black metal.

Progressive death metal and death 'n' roll band from Aberdeen, Scotland, active since 2013, not to be confused with the Dutch slamming brutal death metal band of the same name. Their sound merges death metal's technical aggression with the groove-laden swagger of death 'n' roll.