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Velian is a melodic gothic/death metal band from Sofia, Bulgaria, formed in 2016 by five veterans of the Bulgarian metal scene from acts like Wartime, Fanagoria, and PhyX. Their discography — including the EP "Fireflies," full-lengths "Godless," "Spectacle of Tragedy," and 2026's "Embers" — addresses destructive materialism and societal decay through richly layered gothic-tinged death metal.
Novi Sad's Veliki Odmor, whose name means "the great recess" in Serbian, explores progressive metal with a cerebral, experimental approach. Their compositions favor intricate arrangements and dynamic shifts that reward patient, attentive listening.
Veljessurma is a black metal band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 2020. Their name translating to "fratricide," they deliver intense, aggressive black metal from the Finnish capital.
Velka is a black metal project from the Basque Country, Spain, formed in 2020. The project channels raw black metal aggression with a Basque regional identity.
Velkhanos is a melodic death metal band from Cieza, Spain, formed in 2020, featuring vocalist Nia, guitarist Nando, bassist Ángel, and drummer Mauro. Their releases explore conceptual narratives including the vampire-themed "The Vampire Of Alva" through melodic death metal's dynamic framework.
Velna Rats is a blackened death metal band from Baldone, Latvia, formed in 2019. They combine the darkness of black metal with death metal's brutality.
Velnezers is a black metal project from Riga, Latvia, formed in 2015. They deliver atmospheric black metal from the Latvian capital.
Velo Misere is a black metal project from Madrid, Spain, formed in 2017. They pursue atmospheric, misery-laden black metal from the Spanish underground.
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.
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