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Mondragon is a gothic and folk metal band from Bad Langensalza, Germany, formed in 2011. They merge gothic metal darkness with folk instrumentation and medieval-tinged melodies.
Mondrian Oak is a doom/post-metal (early); stoner rock (later) band from Ancona, Italy, formed in 2015. They deliver heavy, riff-driven stoner doom through haze-drenched grooves and crushing heaviness.
Mondstille are a melodic black metal band from Vienna, Austria, formed in 2004 and notable for their prominent use of violin and cello alongside standard metal instrumentation. The band released two albums — 'Am Ende...' (2008) and 'Seelenwund' (2012) — with reviewers highlighting their integration of classical string arrangements as a genuinely distinctive feature rather than a cosmetic addition. Their themes revolve around nature, melancholy, and inner landscapes.
A folk/black metal act from Arnhem that has evolved toward pure black metal, Mondvolland has been active since 2012. The band's Dutch name, referencing a full moon, signals their connection to nature-inspired black metal.
Monedula is a melodic death/groove metal act from Örebro, formed in 2023. Named after the jackdaw bird, the band delivers rhythmically charged melodeath from central Sweden.
Monegarn is a melodic death metal act from Strasbourg in Alsace, blending Scandinavian-influenced harmonies with French musical sensibility since 2013. The band operates at the cultural crossroads of France and Germany, and their sound reflects both traditions.
Monestrel is a raw, atmospheric black metal and ambient project from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, formed in 2025. They fuse raw black metal with ambient atmospheres.
A thrash/heavy metal and punk act from Oslo, Mongo Ninja has been delivering irreverent, high-energy compositions since 2010. The band channels the chaotic spirit of their name into aggressive, tongue-in-cheek metal.
Mongolia is a stoner and doom metal act from Dublin, delivering heavy, fuzz-laden grooves since 2010. The band channels the vast, nomadic imagery of their name into sprawling, psychedelic doom.
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