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Nekroverse is a black metal project from Lohja in southern Finland, active since 2013. The project explores dark dimensions through black metal from the lakeside town west of Helsinki.
Nekrovoid is a black metal project from Svenborg on the island of Funen, active since 2016. The project channels void-gazing black metal from the maritime landscape of southern Denmark.
Nekrypteia is a black metal project from Madrid, active since 2011. Named after the ancient Spartan rite of passage, the project channels ancient warrior themes through over a decade of black metal.
Simferopol symphonic/melodic black/death metal act formed in 2020, blending orchestral grandeur with extreme metal aggression from Crimea. Their ambitious multi-genre approach channels drama through a black metal lens.
Nekyia is a black metal project from Herne in the Ruhr Valley, active since 2019. Named after the ancient Greek necromantic rite, the project channels communion with the dead through black metal from the industrial heartland.
Nekyros is a Buenos Aires black metal project formed by Cristián Yans (guitars, bass) and Dany (vocals, drum programming), both also known from Los Males del Mundo. Their debut album Nyxian Path was released on March 7, 2025 via German label Northern Silence Productions, with guest vocalist Ylva de Lune appearing on the opening track; the album was recorded and mixed in Argentina between 2020 and 2023.
Nel Buio is an Italian black metal project formed in 2024. Their name — meaning 'in the dark' in Italian — captures the essential black metal aesthetic.
Nelabais is a black metal project from Riga, Latvia, active since 2014. They contribute to the Baltic region's small but dedicated black metal community.
Nelagodnost is a Viennese black metal project formed in 2023, with releases including 'Schwarzmalerei' and 'Seelenflucht.' The project's name and Cyrillic-titled track 'Praskozorje' suggest Slavic roots channeled through the Austrian black metal tradition.
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