Straddling the line between black metal and death metal, this Russian actfrom Koryazhma fuses HM-2 filth and d-beat fury in the old Swedish tradition into a cohesive whole. They've been at it since 2008, and their approach favors no-frills brutality over technical showmanship.

Melodic death/power/folk metal band from Salamanca, active since 2007 and blending three distinct styles across nearly two decades. Their multi-genre approach weaves folk melodies and power metal grandeur into a melodic death metal framework.

When Krivzha emerged in 2022 from Perm, they brought with them a sound rooted in black metal — all frigid atmospherics and razor-wire guitar tone. Blast beats and shrieked vocals create an impenetrable wall of darkness.

Grindcore band from Samobor near Zagreb, active since 2010 with releases including Grind World Order and Psalms of the Eater God. Their approach delivers the short, frenzied bursts of grinding extremity that define the genre.

Birmingham stoner/doom metal project formed in 2012, featuring vocals by Oliwia Sobieszek and music composed by Paul Kenney. Their six-album catalog includes Living Water, Altars, and the final release Necromancer, praised for its "sensual ambience" and otherworldly vocal performances before the band disbanded.

Sludge/progressive/groove metal band from England, formed in 2013 and blending sludge metal's abrasive weight with progressive structures and groove metal's rhythmic power. Their approach creates a dynamic, unpredictable sound that moves between crushing heaviness and intricate passages.

Heavy metal and hard rock band from Solothurn, Switzerland, formed in 2020 and carrying the torch of classic heavy metal with riff-driven, anthemic compositions. Not to be confused with the legendary Swiss hard rock band of the same name.

Bratislava-based atmospheric black metal and black metal act, active since 2013 delivering venomous shrieks over walls of distortion. Rooted in a scene with deep roots in the former Czechoslovak underground, the compositions unfold with ritualistic patience and venomous intent.

Naples-based heavy metal and power metal act, active since 2019 delivering uplifting harmonic progressions and virtuosic instrumental interplay. Rooted in the Mediterranean peninsula's diverse metal ecosystem, anthemic choruses and virtuosic solos define their approach.