Swiss black metal outfit originally formed as Chemical Death in 1992, later becoming Knowhere in 1997, notably eschewing keyboards entirely in their progressive-tinged black metal compositions. Their sparse discography includes a 1994 demo, a 1997 self-titled album, and 2004's The Mascot.

Heavy metal band from Granada in Andalusia, formed in 2018 and delivering classic, riff-driven metal from the foot of the Sierra Nevada. Their philosophical name adds intellectual depth to their traditional metal sound.

Melodic death/heavy metal band from Hamburg, formed in 2020 and pairing melodic death metal's twin-guitar harmonies with traditional heavy metal's anthemic power. Their dual-genre approach creates an accessible yet aggressive sound.

Melodic death metal, nu-metal, and metalcore fusion band from Basingstoke in Hampshire, active since 2018. Their genre-blending approach draws from the Gothenburg melodic death metal tradition, the rhythmic heaviness of nu-metal, and metalcore's dynamic structures.

Thrash/heavy metal band from Tampere, formed in 2017 and delivering no-nonsense, riff-driven aggression with a punk attitude. Their irreverent name captures the rough-edged, bar-brawl energy of their thrash.

Białystok's metal underground has produced no shortage of heavy acts, and this black metal unit is among them — wielding dissonant chord progressions shrouded in reverb-drenched malice. Atmosphere and hostility share equal billing in their work.

Devotees of black metal and raw black metal, this Russian outfit from Tolyatti has been refining their craft since 2018. Their sound hinges on second-wave ferocity filtered through modern production sensibilities, delivered with unrelenting drive.

Raw black metal project from Scotland, active since 2017 and dedicated to the most abrasive, lo-fi currents of the genre. The project strips black metal to its most primal and hostile fundamentals.

Parisian heavy metal band active since 2016, delivering classic, riff-driven compositions from the French capital. Their abbreviated name keeps things direct, matching the no-frills energy of their traditional metal.