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I Colori del Buio is a gothic metal act from Modena, Italy, active since 2014 and weaving dark romanticism and heavy atmospherics into its sound. The project channels the melancholy and grandeur of gothic metal.
Ianus is a gothic/black metal band from Erfurt, Germany, formed in 2026, merging the dark romanticism of gothic metal with the atmospheric intensity of black metal. The band represents one of the newest entries in the Thuringian extreme metal scene.
Ichy is a gothic metal act from Moscow, Russia, active since 2013 and weaving dark romanticism and heavy atmospherics into its sound. The project channels the melancholy and grandeur of gothic metal.
Ideas is a symphonic/gothic metal act from Tatabánya, Hungary, active since 2018 and weaving dark romanticism and heavy atmospherics into its sound. The project channels the melancholy and grandeur of gothic metal.
Portland's gothic heavy metal outfit blends brooding post-punk atmosphere with traditional metal songwriting, their dark romanticism fitting neatly into the Pacific Northwest's long history of melancholy and overcast skies.
Ifyouarealone is a gothic/doom metal act from Barcelos, Portugal, active since 2024 and channeling monolithic heaviness through its doom metal framework. The project delivers oppressive, glacially paced compositions.
Ikonodrama is a gothic metal act from Poland, active since 2022 and weaving dark romanticism and heavy atmospherics into its sound. The project channels the melancholy and grandeur of gothic metal.
Ilunabar is a symphonic/gothic metal band from Mutriku, Spain, formed in 2022, layering orchestral arrangements and gothic atmospheres over heavy metal from the Basque coastal town. The band's name — derived from Basque mythology — grounds their dramatic compositions in local tradition.
Immaconcept is a doom/death and gothic metal band from Leipzig, Germany, formed in 2017, merging the crushing pace of doom/death with gothic metal's dark elegance. The band crafts atmospheric compositions that bridge extreme heaviness with melancholic beauty from Saxony's cultural capital.
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