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AMENRA "Vanuytsel 7"" (2021)
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Ad Astra (2025)
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Veenendaal-based black metal project formed in 2013, adding to the Netherlands' strong tradition of extreme metal. Their dark sonic vision draws from the atmospheric and aggressive foundations of the genre.
Griftefrid is a viking black metal band from Luleå in northern Sweden, formed in 2021 and channeling Norse heritage and the harshness of the Arctic through atmospheric black metal. The project draws from the extreme northern landscapes.
Griftefärd is a black metal band from Malmö, Sweden, formed in 2021 and forging dark extremity from southern Sweden. The project's name, meaning "funeral procession" in old Swedish, reflects its morbid thematic focus.
Grigorien is a black metal act from Naestved, Denmark, formed in 2012, delivering over a decade of black metal from the south Zealand town. The project channels atmospheric darkness from the Danish countryside.
Griima is a black metal project from Madrid, Spain, formed in 2015, separate from the better-known Siberian band Grima. Their approach channels raw atmospheric black metal within the Spanish underground scene.
Grillfeast is a black metal project from Sauda in Rogaland, formed in 2021. They deliver black metal from the remote fjord-side industrial town in western Norway.
Grilo is a Portuguese black metal and grindcore hybrid active since 2016. Their name, meaning 'cricket' in Portuguese, belies the ferocity of their blasting extremity.
Grim Harvest is a black metal project from the United Kingdom, formed in 2025. They represent the newest wave of British black metal.
Grim Monolith is a black metal project from Messina in Sicily, active since 2007. They deliver monolithic black metal from the Strait of Messina.
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