A black metal act from the Trieste-Monfalcone area, Mestlet has roots dating back to 1998, making them one of the Friuli Venezia Giulia region's longest-running black metal projects. The band channels the borderland atmosphere of Italy's northeastern frontier into cold, aggressive compositions.

Meszaroth is a black metal band from Huelva, Spain, formed in 2012, having evolved from early black-death metal into a purer black metal approach. Their discography spans from their 2012 self-titled debut through the Caro Data Vermibus EP, drawing comparisons to Dark Fortress and Behemoth.

Metabolic was a thrash metal band from Bischofswerda, Germany, founded in 2006 and active until 2020 when founding member Andy departed. After years of lineup and genre changes, they solidified as a dedicated thrash metal act in 2013, releasing albums "Eraser" and "Peacemaker" before disbanding.

Metakognition is a melodic death metal project from Berlin, Germany, formed in 2024. Their name references the psychological concept of thinking about thinking, suggesting a cerebral approach to the genre.

Metakosmia is a symphonic and ambient black metal band from Athens, Greece, formed in 2022. They layer lush symphonic and ambient textures over fierce black metal foundations.

Metal Artois is a heavy metal and hard rock act from Leicester, active since 2018. The band's name, a humorous nod to both their genre and a popular beverage, reflects their approach to unpretentious, accessible traditional metal.

Metal Attack is a heavy metal band from Pontivy in central Brittany, formed in 2023 with a back-to-basics approach to classic metal. The band delivers straightforward, riff-driven heavy metal from the rural heartland of western France.

Metal Castle is a folk metal band from Hastings, England, formed in 2014. They blend traditional folk elements with heavy metal from the historic Sussex coast.

Metal Child is a heavy metal act from Zagreb, active since 2017. The band delivers classic-style metal with the earnest enthusiasm their name suggests from the Croatian capital.