Black metal project from Salerno in southern Italy, named after the Tolkien orc, active since 2020. Their sound brings black metal's cold intensity to the warm Mediterranean coast of Campania.

Ugly Deadman is a Moscow-based black 'n' roll trio formed in 2015 by former members of Demons of Guillotine, featuring Zodiak on vocals, Proteus on guitars and bass, and Nirguna on drums. Their 2017 debut Toxic Legacy captures the band's blend of black metal aggression with rock and roll swagger.

Ugrob is a black metal project from Mariinsk in Siberian Russia, active since 2023 and channeling the isolation of the remote Kemerovo Oblast into raw black metal. The project represents the expanding reach of the Russian underground beyond its major cities.

Black and heavy metal band from the scenic Latvian town of Sigulda, emerging in 2025. Their sound blends the ferocity of black metal with the anthemic power of heavy metal from the Gauja River valley.

Finnish black metal and punk crossover from Turku, whose 2019 debut Nukketeatteri delivers 14 tracks of Finnish-language aggression blending hardcore punk with metal. Their name meaning 'threat' in Finnish sets the tone for their confrontational sound.

Black metal project from Dijon, France, active since 2021 and operating from the heart of Burgundy. Their sound draws from the French black metal tradition's emphasis on atmosphere and esoteric themes.

Black metal project from Tampere, Finland, whose name translates to 'sacrifice offering,' active since 2018. Their sound channels the rich tradition of Finnish black metal through atmospheric compositions steeped in dark spirituality.

Black metal project from Jyvaskyla, Finland, active since 2023, drawing from the deep well of Finnish black metal traditions. Their work continues the strong lineage of black metal emanating from central Finland.

Helsinki-based black metal project active since 2018, whose name derives from Finnish sacrificial terminology. Their sound channels the cold atmospheres and tremolo-driven intensity characteristic of the Finnish black metal scene.