Groove/death metal band from Novelda in Spain's Alicante province, active since 2017 with a prolific output including Seven, Dystopia, and the 2026 concept album Asylum. Their latest work explores madness through an extreme metal lens, described as a narrative where 'The Plague takes control through a poor, tormented soul.'

Melodic death metal band from the Cosenza/Scalea area of Calabria in southern Italy, formed in 2021. Their Orpheus-themed name accompanies melodic death metal from the southern tip of the Italian peninsula.

Bulgarian atmospheric black metal band from Plovdiv, crafting immersive, mythologically-inspired compositions since 2011. Named after the legendary Greek musician, their approach channels ancient mythology through atmospheric blackened intensity.

Black metal project from Yaroslavl, Russia, formed in 2021. The project channels hostile black metal from the ancient Golden Ring city.

Spanish thrash metal/crossover act formed in 2026, among the freshest entries in the Iberian thrash scene. Early material suggests a high-energy fusion of thrash aggression with crossover punk's irreverent attitude.

Motala deathcore act formed in 2025, representing the newer generation of Swedish extreme metal from this Ostergotland lakeside town. Their approach brings deathcore's precision-engineered brutality to a region historically associated with more traditional metal styles.

Reutlingen death metal act from Baden-Wurttemberg, active since 2015. A decade of output from this Swabian city has yielded straightforward, riff-centered death metal without pretense or unnecessary ornamentation.

Melodic power metal band from Moscow, Russia, active since 2010. Their long-running project delivers anthemic, melody-driven power metal from the Russian capital.

Belgian heavy metal band from De Haan with roots back to 1996, making them one of Belgium's longer-running metal acts. Named after a Tolkien fortress, their three decades of heavy metal represent enduring commitment.