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Vasari is a progressive/epic heavy metal project from Duisburg, Germany, formed in 2017 by multi-instrumentalist Matin Vasari. Their debut "Starbound" is a science fiction concept album inspired by Hoshino Yukinobu's manga "2001 Nights," featuring 15 tracks of epic metal with session musicians and a limited run of 50 hand-numbered digipak CDs.
Vega is a heavy metal band from Split, Croatia, formed in 2015. They play traditional heavy metal from the Dalmatian coast.
Veidan Land is a traditional heavy metal band from Iracemápolis, São Paulo, drawing influence from classic acts like Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and Manowar. The band — featuring João Vitor on vocals and guitar, Felipe Ribeiro on guitar, Leandro Verzenhassi on bass, and Felipe Rodrigues on drums — operates as an independent act and has released the self-titled album "Veidan Land" and the follow-up "The Final Battle" through Bandcamp.
Veil of Decay is a heavy/progressive metal band from Erkelenz, Germany, formed in 2025. They blend the accessibility of heavy metal with progressive structures and technical ambition.
Veion is a heavy metal band from Hünfeld, Germany, formed in 2025. They play traditional heavy metal rooted in the classic European metal sound.
Veivi is a heavy metal band from Turku, Finland, active since 2013, evolving from traditional heavy metal to incorporate industrial elements. Their sound bridges old-school Finnish metal with mechanized, industrial textures.
Veloce Hystoria is a progressive/melodic heavy metal band from Bourges, France, formed in 2013. They combine progressive complexity with the melodic accessibility of traditional heavy metal.
Velociraptor was a traditional heavy metal quintet from Guillermo Enrique Hudson in the Greater Buenos Aires area, founded in 1996 by guitarist Juan José Suárez and bassist Julio César Sandoval. The band recorded their debut full-length "Ciudad y Fuego" (2018) at Secret Place Studios in Berazategui and followed it with "Arenas del Tiempo" (2021), a ten-track album released in June of that year.
Velociter is a thrash/heavy metal band from Herning, Denmark, formed in 2013. They deliver fast, aggressive thrash and heavy metal from the Danish underground.
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