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Nighted is a melodic black metal project from Lucerne, Switzerland, active since 2022. The project delivers atmospheric, melody-driven black metal from the scenic shores of Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland.
Słupsk heavy/speed metal act formed in 2020, delivering breakneck velocity from Pomerania's western coastal city. Their energetic approach channels the classic spirit of speed and heavy metal.
Nightfall is a power and heavy metal band from Munich, active since 2006. Nearly two decades of triumphant metal from the Bavarian capital have established the band in southern Germany's traditional metal community.
Florence heavy metal act with roots stretching back to 1993, representing one of Tuscany's longer-running traditional metal presences. Their three decades of classic metal craftsmanship speak to an enduring devotion to the genre.
Nightfall in Eden is a Viennese death/black metal band established in 2021, with releases including 'The Great Darkness' and 'Sinister Universe.' The project channels a grim fusion of death and black metal traditions from Austria's capital city.
Naples gothic metal act formed in 2013, channeling dark romance and melancholic grandeur from Campania's capital. Their atmospheric approach explores the emotional depths of the gothic metal tradition.
Nightforest is an Austrian ambient black metal project from the Styria region, emerging in 2024. The project merges atmospheric ambient textures with black metal, evoking the dense, darkened woodlands suggested by its name.
Nightfyre is a heavy metal band from Munster, formed in 2025. The project is the newest addition to Munster's remarkably active metal scene.
Florence black metal act formed in 2013, channeling darkness and aggression from the Renaissance city. Their sound channels the intensity of black metal from an unexpectedly cultured setting.
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