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Visions of Atlantis formed in Bruck an der Mur, Austria in 2000, establishing themselves as a consistent presence in European symphonic metal through a lengthy catalogue that began with Eternal Endless Infinity (2002). The band has navigated numerous lineup changes over two decades while maintaining a signature sound built on dual male-female vocals, cinematic orchestration, and power metal melodicism. Their nautical pirate-themed era, represented by the Pirates (2022) and Pirates II – Armada (2024) albums, brought renewed commercial attention.
Vismark is a heavy/power metal band from Lamia, Greece, formed in 2019. They play anthemic heavy and power metal from central Greece.
Vivaldi is a progressive heavy/power metal band from Budapest, Hungary, active since 2009. They deliver technically ambitious progressive metal with heavy and power metal foundations.
Void Seeker is a power metal band from Turin, Italy, formed in 2022. They play anthemic power metal from the Piedmontese capital.
VOV is a symphonic/power metal band from Nakkila, Finland, formed in 2025. They combine orchestral symphonic grandeur with power metal's melodic energy.
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.
Víbora is a power metal band from La Rioja, Spain, formed in 2019. They play anthemic power metal, their name meaning "viper" in Spanish.
Power and progressive metal band from Fabriano, Italy active since 2015. Walls of Babylon weaves intricate progressive arrangements into power metal's epic framework from the Marche region.
Thrash and power metal band from London, England formed in 2023. War Grave merges thrash intensity with power metal's melodic ambition from the British capital.
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