Kalmar's Spawn of Possession have been one of Sweden's most celebrated technical death metal acts since their formation. Named for the concept of demonic progeny, their Smaland origins and extraordinary technical proficiency have earned them international recognition in the extreme metal community.

Birmingham's Spawned from Hate deliver brutal and standard death metal with an unflinching approach to extremity. Since 2012, they have built a reputation in the West Midlands for punishing live performances.

Spawnkill sludge through heavy, tar-thick compositions from Geneva, combining sludge metal's abrasive textures with stoner metal's hypnotic grooves. Formed in 2021, they bring fresh weight to the Swiss French-speaking heavy underground.

Rotherham duo Spaztik Munkey churn out tar-thick sludge and stoner metal riffs that feel caked in Yorkshire grime. Active since 2015, their lo-fi approach adds a raw authenticity to their low-tuned heaviness.

Speak deliver thrash metal from Leuggern under their Hair God banner, channeling old-school velocity and aggression. Their approach favors the raw, unpolished energy of classic thrash.

Speak in Whispers blend progressive groove metal with metalcore from Larnaca, combining rhythmic heaviness with dynamic song structures. Emerging in 2025, they represent the cutting edge of Cyprus's growing metal community.

Special Experiment craft progressive metal from Bad Iburg in Lower Saxony, building intricate compositions from the Teutoburg Forest region. Active since 2000, their quarter-century of work makes them one of the region's most established progressive acts.

Special Guest play heavy and power metal from the Saarland town of Schmelz, combining classic metal foundations with power metal's anthemic energy. Formed in 2022, they bring traditional European metal to the French-German border region.

Brighton's Special Guests play classic heavy metal with a knowing wink and unbridled enthusiasm. Since 2018, they have delivered straightforward, crowd-pleasing anthems built on muscular riffs and soaring vocals.