[2025] Overseas Metal Bands You Absolutely Can’t Miss — From Veterans to Newcomers

A Martian WinterAngel Vivaldi

ANGEL VIVALDI // A Martian Winter [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Angel Vivaldi, from New Jersey, USA, is a guitarist who has forged his own path in the worlds of instrumental rock and progressive metal.

He picked up the guitar at 15 as a self-taught player and began his solo career in 2003.

In 2008, overcoming adversity—including financial hardship and a period of homelessness—he completed his debut album, Revelations.

In 2011, a track themed around Mars exploration from his EP Universal Language drew attention on YouTube.

Although he hasn’t collected major contest wins, his technically dazzling yet lyrical playing—and innovative concepts like his 2017 album Synapse—have earned high praise, leading to the development of a signature model with Charvel the same year.

He’s an artist highly recommended for those seeking storytelling-rich, virtuosic guitar work.

Decadence DanceExtreme

Extreme – Decadence Dance

Extreme showcased their uniqueness with a sound that incorporated elements of funk.

The Japanese band Porno Graffitti actually took their name from one of Extreme’s album titles.

Nuno Bettencourt’s dazzling guitar technique is a must-see.

Black Magic (2020)Reb Beach

Black Magic (2020)

Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Reb Beach is a guitarist whose foundation lies in hard rock and heavy metal, while also shining with a pop-savvy, melodic sensibility.

He has extensive experience as a studio musician, and his career reflects a wide-ranging musicality.

In 1988, he made his debut with the band Winger on their album “Winger,” leaving his mark on the scene with hits like “Seventeen” and “Miles Away.” Praised by guitar magazines as the “Best New Guitarist,” his technique is beyond question.

He also contributed music to the game Daytona USA 2.

He’s an artist you should hear if you love technically adept yet melodic guitar playing and are drawn to glamorous rock sounds.

Another LifeMotionless In White

Motionless In White – Another Life [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

A five-piece outfit clad in gothic fashion, captivating metalheads worldwide with a sound that fuses the ferocity of metalcore and the dramatic atmosphere of goth metal.

Formed in Pennsylvania in 2006, they made their major debut in 2010 with the album “Creatures.” Their 2017 release “Graveyard Shift” includes a track featuring Korn’s Jonathan Davis as a guest.

Released in June 2019, “Disguise” achieved the remarkable feat of reaching No.

5 on both the Top Hard Rock Albums and Top Rock Albums charts.

Highly recommended for those seeking an aggressive sound wrapped in a dark aesthetic.

Du HastRAMMSTEIN

Rammstein – Du Hast (Official 4K Video)

The monster band Germany proudly presents to the world, Rammstein, captivates audiences with their overwhelming stage performances.

Formed in 1994, the band gained global attention with their 1995 debut album and produced numerous hits such as “Engel” and “Du hast.” Their music blends elements of heavy metal and industrial metal into a unique style that, combined with German lyrics, creates a one-of-a-kind world.

Their live shows feature extensive use of pyrotechnics, with one episode in 1998 where the heat turned the stage lighting completely red.

While their provocative expressions sometimes stir controversy, their musical prowess is highly acclaimed across many countries.

Nowhere To GoBAD OMENS

BAD OMENS – Nowhere To Go (Official Music Video)

An American metalcore band formed in 2015.

Their appeal lies in a sound that incorporates a wide range of styles, including metalcore, alternative metal, and industrial metal.

They released their debut album, “Bad Omens,” in 2016 to critical acclaim.

Their third album, “The Death of Peace of Mind,” released in February 2022, drew attention as a work that showcases the band’s experimental side.

Tracks from the album—“Just Pretend” and “The Death of Peace of Mind”—have earned RIAA Gold certification, steadily building their track record.

Since the 2020s, they have gained global popularity, and their sound, which hints at a new wave in modern metal, is highly recommended for listeners seeking stimulating music.

TendinitisJason Richardson

Tendinitis – Jason Richardson & Luke Holland

Jason Richardson, a young guitar hero born in the United States, unleashes his virtuosic technique in genres like progressive metal and deathcore.

He began carving out his career at just 17 in 2009 as a guitarist for All Shall Perish, and he also appeared on Born of Osiris’s 2011 album “The Discovery.” As a solo artist, his July 2016 album “I,” produced via crowdfunding, impressively reached No.

1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.

Masterfully handling 7- and 8-string guitars, his complex yet fluid phrases—reminiscent of influences like John Petrucci—are breathtaking.

Nominated for “Guitarist of the Year,” his meticulously crafted compositions and passionate performances are sure to captivate fans of technical metal.