A death metal act from the remote Slovenian village of Cajnarje, Metla emerged in 2024. The band's Slovenian name, meaning 'broom,' contrasts mundane domesticity with crushing death metal.

Metopia is a melodic groove metal band from Munich, Germany, active since 2011. Their sound combines the mid-tempo heaviness and rhythmic power of groove metal with strong melodic hooks from the Bavarian capital.

Metrakillator is a heavy and thrash metal band from Lleida, Spain, active since 2011, described as what might happen if Judas Priest and Accept had a love child. Their four releases from 2011's Fucking Metal through 2024's Paths of Domination showcase NWOBHM-rooted heavy thrash with classic metal conviction.

Metralla is a thrash metal band from Elche, Spain, active since 1991. As one of the longest-running Spanish thrash acts, they have delivered over three decades of unrelenting thrash metal aggression.

Metrayer is a thrash metal band from Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the Canary Islands, characterized by aggressive 1980s-influenced old school thrash. Their 2014 debut EP 'Under a Decayed Nation' was limited to 300 CD copies and features five tracks of pure thrash recorded and mastered by Luis de Sousa.

Metropolis Child is a progressive metal band from Tours, France, formed in 2017. They craft intricate progressive metal compositions with creative depth.

Metsän Alttari is a folk and black metal band from Kerava, Finland, formed in 2024. Their Finnish name meaning "Forest Altar" captures their blend of nature-inspired folk elements with raw black metal.

A heavy metal act from Rome, Metu Mortis has been delivering traditional compositions since 2020. The Latin name, meaning 'fear of death,' channels ancient Roman gravitas into classic heavy metal.

Metus is an avant-garde black metal project from Porto Empedocle in Sicily, active since 2007. The project pushes beyond orthodox black metal into experimental territory, befitting the birthplace of the ancient philosopher Empedocles.