Stockholm, Sweden — death metal of the most uncompromising kind. Active since 2022, they deal in percussive blast-beat onslaughts and cavernous production. Low-tuned guitars and guttural vocals form the bedrock of their attack.

Firmly rooted in death metal, this Slovak actfrom Košice delivers technically precise fretwork wrapped in visceral brutality without compromise. They've been at it since 2014, and their recordings carry the stench of early 90s death metal worship.

Heavy/groove metal band from Sankt Ingbert in the Saarland, formed in 2021 and delivering chunky, rhythm-driven compositions. Their groove-first approach prioritizes head-banging heaviness with a modern production sheen.

Heavy metal/hard rock band from Ravensburg in Baden-Wurttemberg, formed in 2023 and delivering riff-driven, energetic compositions rooted in classic metal traditions. Their sound channels the raw spirit of early heavy metal and hard rock.

Moscow heavy metal and Oi!-influenced band active since 2015, releasing material with Russian-language titles evoking warrior themes and barbarian imagery. Their discography spans five releases including Новые Варвары (New Barbarians) and Путь воина (Warrior's Path), channeling street-level heavy metal energy.

Hamburg metalcore band formed in 2014, delivering breakdown-heavy aggression with melodic hooks from Germany's northern port city. Their sound represents the modern hardcore-adjacent side of Hamburg's diverse metal scene.

Estonian death metal band from Tallinn, formed in 2024 and representing the newest wave of extreme metal from the Baltic state. Their uncompromising sound channels death metal's visceral power.

When Killer Queen emerged in 2016 out of Italy, 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.

Dublin power/speed metal band dating back to 1987, making them one of Ireland's earliest speed metal acts. Their Death EP features three tracks of classic mid-1980s speed metal including "Freddy's Revenge" and "All Hell's Let Loose," capturing the raw energy of the era.