Arkveid blends atmospheric black, doom, and folk metal from Perm in the western Urals since 2014. Their genre-spanning approach draws from the deep forests and ancient traditions of the Kama River region.

Arrebol is the deeply personal solo vision of Sevillian artist Asz, channeling introspection, mysticism, and melancholy into atmospheric black metal since 2016. Releases like "Simplicity of the Moment" and the "Four Leagues Away" EP explore the darkest corners of human emotion through cold, layered compositions that belie their Andalusian origins.

Ars Magna Umbrae crafts atmospheric black metal from an undisclosed Polish location since 2017. Their Latin name meaning 'great art of shadows' drives compositions of immersive, enveloping darkness.

Arvo creates atmospheric black metal from an undisclosed Belarusian location since 2018. Their Estonian-Finnish name meaning 'value' or 'worth' adds a Baltic-Finnic cultural reference to their atmospheric Eastern European black metal.

Arx Atrata crafts atmospheric black metal from Nottingham since 2013, their Latin name meaning "darkened citadel" evoking the fortified darkness of their compositions. Over a decade of atmospheric compositions reflect deep roots in the East Midlands scene.

Aschawalt crafts atmospheric black metal from the corridor between Normandy and Alsace since 2020, their dual-region origins reflecting a nomadic creative spirit. Their Germanic-French name bridges the cultural traditions of both regions.

Aschefels is an atmospheric black metal band from Berlin, Germany, formed during the pandemic in 2023, whose releases include a demo and the album Anbruch. The band's name, combining the German words for ash and rock, and their origin story of being 'formed during the plague' reflect a sound born from isolation and upheaval.

Ashlands creates atmospheric black metal and ambient from Foligno in Umbria since 2019. Their desolate name evokes barren landscapes, which they render through vast atmospheric passages from the green heart of Italy.

Astel Oscora channels atmospheric black metal from Moscow since 2010. Over fifteen years of activity, their evocative name has guided compositions of dark atmospheric beauty from the Russian capital.