Operating from Norway's remote Nordfjord and Sunnfjord regions, Vyrda Greip channels the stark, isolated landscapes of western Norway into atmospheric black metal. Their compositions draw deeply from the natural world, evoking fjords and mountains through tremolo-laden soundscapes.

Vyre is an avant-garde/post-metal band from Bielefeld, Germany, active since 2013 and self-described as "sci-fi black metal taking you on a journey to outer space." Their conceptual trilogy — "The Initial Frontier" Parts 1 and 2 plus 2018's "Weltformel" — channels the influence of Arcturus and Ulver into sophisticated, space-themed avant-garde black metal.

Vysion is a power metal band from Namur, Belgium, formed in 2005 and devoted to the melodic, soaring traditions of European power metal. Their sound features anthemic vocal melodies and driving twin-guitar work characteristic of the genre.

Vytal is a heavy metal band from Lyon, France, active since 2007. They play classic heavy metal from the French underground.

Originally from Russia and later relocating between Finland and Sao Paulo, Vzor crafts atmospheric black metal informed by this unusual geographic journey. Their compositions layer ambient textures over tremolo-driven foundations, creating expansive soundscapes that reflect their transnational creative vision.

Váboði is a black metal project from Iceland, formed in 2013. They deliver atmospheric, raw black metal from the Icelandic underground.

Váli is a drone/doom metal band from Essex, England, formed in 2013. They deliver crushing, minimalist drone doom from the English southeast.

Vándr is a black/death metal band from the Derbyshire/Nottingham area of England, formed in 2020. They combine black metal's atmospheric darkness with death metal's ferocity.

Romanian project Varcolac, named after the Romanian mythological creature similar to a werewolf, delivers raw black metal steeped in Carpathian folklore. Their compositions evoke the transformative, bestial nature of their namesake through feral tremolo work and savage percussion.