Saiva practice black metal from Sweden's vast northern Norrland region since 2013. Named for the sacred sites in Sami mythology, their indigenous-spiritual reference channels the religious landscape of Scandinavia's First People into atmospheric compositions.

Belgrade's Sakramentum merge black, death, and symphonic metal from the Serbian capital since 2020. Their Latin-sacrament name channels ritualistic devotion into compositions of multi-genre darkness.

Formed in 2009 in Carinthia, Austria, Sakrileg plays depressive black metal released through Cursed Records, with albums including a 2017 self-titled record and "2020," released in January 2022. Their lineup on the latter features F.Ω. handling guitars, vocals, and lyrics, Malthus Unholytoxicomaniac on drums and production, and Mike Hell on bass.

Weiteveen's Salacious Gods have been channeling black metal from the remote Drenthe moors since their recent re-emergence in 2023. Their blasphemous name and bog-country origins create an atmosphere of ancient, pagan darkness.

Salamandar channel black metal from the French underground, drawing on the mythological fire-dwelling creature. Formed in 2021, they bring flame-dwelling intensity to the French black metal scene.

A black/death metal outfit from Hollabrunn, Lower Austria, Salvation formed in 1998 and self-released a demo in summer 1999 before going on hiatus and later returning under the name Dark Deception. Their brief early-period output placed them firmly in the raw, underground end of the Austrian extreme metal scene.

Salo forge black/death metal and crust from the Normandy port of Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, drawing their name from the controversial Pasolini film. Formed in 2020, they bring provocative extremity to the Cotentin peninsula.

Samael are pioneers of Swiss extreme metal, evolving from raw black metal on early recordings like "Worship Him" into a distinctive electronic/industrial metal hybrid that influenced countless bands. Founded in Sion in 1987, they remain one of the most important acts in the history of European extreme metal.

Samael Cooper channel death and black metal from Lyon, France's second-largest city. Formed in 2022, they bring Rhone Valley darkness to the French extreme scene.