Vanir is a melodic black/thrash metal band from Duisburg, Germany, formed in 2014. They fuse the melodic elements of Scandinavian black metal with the aggressive drive of thrash in a potent German metal hybrid.

Vanish is a power metal band from Stuttgart, Germany, formed in 2006. They deliver anthemic, melodic power metal in the tradition of the German power metal school.

Karlskrona's Vanmakt delivers cold, unrelenting Swedish black metal with a militant intensity. Their compositions favor relentless blast beats and tremolo aggression, creating an atmosphere of nihilistic hostility.

Silves-based Vanquish crafts gothic metal from Portugal's sun-drenched Algarve coast, creating a striking contrast between their dark, melancholic sound and their Mediterranean surroundings. Their compositions layer atmospheric keyboards over heavy guitar work with emotional, dual vocal approaches.

Malmo's Vanquisher plays triumphant heavy metal and power metal with an emphasis on anthemic songwriting and melodic guitar work. Their energetic compositions channel the spirit of classic European power metal with galloping rhythms and soaring vocal hooks.

Vansind is a folk metal band from Slagelse, Denmark, formed in 2020. They blend Danish folk traditions with heavy metal instrumentation for a distinctly Nordic sound.

Stockholm's Vanskapth inhabits the harrowing depths of depressive black metal, crafting anguished compositions that prioritize emotional devastation over technical display. Their bleak, minimalist approach channels profound despair through repetitive, trance-like structures.

Vansköpun is a black metal band from Akureyri, Iceland, active since 2011. They deliver atmospheric black metal from northern Iceland.

Vanta is a progressive black metal project from Cologne, Germany, formed in 2017. The project explores the intersection of progressive composition and black metal intensity with complex song structures.