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Neravendetta is a black/viking metal band from Cagliari, Sardinia, active since 2009. They uniquely blend Norse viking metal themes with the Mediterranean island's own warrior heritage.
Nerehide is a melodic death metal band from Brittany, France, formed in 2016. Their releases including The Last Day EP deliver melodic death metal from the Celtic region of western France.
Nereid is a death/metalcore/thrash metal band from Termoli in Molise, Italy, active since 2017. Named after the sea nymphs of Greek mythology, they bring aquatic aggression from the Adriatic coast.
Nereids is a symphonic power metal band from Marseille, France, describing themselves as a symphonic rock and baroque metal band from beyond. Their sound blends orchestral grandeur with heavy metal across tracks like Sail To Hades and Silent Hope.
Nereo is a black metal project from Cantù near Como, Italy, active since 2006. Named after the Greek sea god Nereus, they channel ancient marine mythology into two decades of darkness.
Nereïde is a gothic metal band from Reims, France, formed in 2017. The band channels the dark elegance and emotional depth of gothic metal from the historic champagne city.
Nergal is a black metal band from Wavre, Belgium, active since 2007. Named after the Mesopotamian god of war and plague, the project channels nearly two decades of black metal devotion from the Walloon Brabant region.
Kyiv atmospheric black metal and ambient project formed in 2014, crafting immersive sonic landscapes through the fusion of extreme metal intensity and electronic textures. Their contemplative approach adds depth to black metal's raw aggression.
Neriva is a groove metal and hard rock band from Bilbao, formed in 2026. The project is among the newest additions to the Basque Country's vibrant heavy music scene.
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