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Castellón de la Plana, ES · 2022–present · active
Silendert blend folk and melodic death metal with metalcore from Castellon de la Plana, creating a genre-spanning sound that draws on Mediterranean folk traditions. Formed in 2022, they bring Valencian folk heritage to their extreme metal.
Neuenhof, CH · 2013–present · active
Silent Circus combine metalcore with groove metal from Neuenhof, delivering pit-ready breakdowns alongside heavy, rhythmic riffing. Their Swiss approach to the modern heavy music crossover favors intensity and rhythmic impact.
Brest, FR · 2014–present · active
Silent Dawn plays melodic death metal across multiple Breton towns including Brest, Plouescat, and Carhaix, active since 2014. Their harmonized guitar leads and structured songwriting reflect the Gothenburg influence filtered through Brittany's distinct cultural identity.
Copenhagen, DK · 2019–present · active
Silent Fracture deliver melodic death metal and metalcore from Copenhagen, combining Scandinavian melodeath's harmonic sophistication with modern breakdowns. Formed in 2019, they bring fractured intensity to the Danish capital.
Catalonia, ES · 2023–present · active
Silent Grinders deal in death metal and grindcore from Catalonia, channeling extreme aggression through short, brutal compositions. Formed in 2023, they bring grinding intensity to the Catalan underground.
Rouen, FR · 2025–present · active
Silent Injury merges melodic death metal with metalcore from Rouen, having launched in 2025 as one of Normandy's newest heavy acts. Their debut material balances Scandinavian-style melodic leads with the rhythmic aggression of modern metalcore.
Rostock, DE · 2012–present · active
Silent Leges Inter Arma ("Laws Are Silent Among Arms," from Cicero) practice black metal from Rostock on the Baltic coast, filtering classical Latin philosophy through extreme metal's confrontational lens. Active since 2012, they bring an intellectual dimension to Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's black metal scene.
Bern, CH · 2009–present · active
Silent Memorial create progressive metal from Bern that "covers the many faces of progressive metals, shining with convincing songs and never losing contact with great melodies." Their album "Retrospective" earned international attention for its well-rounded, multi-faceted approach to the genre.
Barcelona, ES · 2011–present · active
Silent Memories craft gothic metal from Barcelona, weaving dark romantic themes through atmospheric compositions. Active since 2011, they bring nostalgic melancholy to the Catalan gothic metal scene.

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