An anti-fascist black metal duo from Vienna formed in 2008, Schattenlicht operate at the intersection of anarchist ideology and DIY black metal, releasing records like the 2017 EP "Wegwerfmensch" in hand-screened, handmade packaging. They appeared on the 2015 Black Metal Alliance compilation "Crushing Intolerance Volume 2" alongside other politically outspoken acts in the underground scene.

Schattenmond ("Shadow Moon") evolved from straightforward black metal into ambient black metal territory, allowing atmospheric textures to seep into their nocturnal compositions. Their 2024-era output explores the contemplative, dreamlike side of black metal.

Schattenthron ("Shadow Throne") practice black metal from the German underground, channeling the genre's dark sovereignty through harsh, atmospheric compositions. Active since 2014, they've built a body of work steeped in the traditions of German black metal.

Schattenvald channel symphonic black metal from the Franconian towns of Eisenbuhl and Naila, layering orchestral grandeur over blast beats and tremolo riffing since 2002. Their two-decade catalog represents one of the more established symphonic black metal projects in Upper Franconia.

A melodic black metal band from Bad Ischl in Upper Austria, Scheinkraft released the album "Die Finale Illusion" in 2015, working in the atmospheric, melody-forward tradition of European melodic black metal. Their German-language album title reflects a Central European cultural identity that runs through the aesthetic of the project.

Lulea's Scheitan have evolved across multiple genres from the Norrbotten capital since their formation. Named from the Arabic word for devil, their stylistic journey from black metal through death 'n' roll to gothic rock reflects the restless creative spirit of Sweden's Arctic north.

Scheiterhaufen ("Funeral Pyre") forge black and doom metal from Frankfurt am Main, combining the atmospheric menace of black metal with doom's crushing deliberation. Formed in 2024, they bring a new voice to the Hessian financial capital's surprisingly deep metal underground.

Scheitern ("Failure") practice black metal from Berlin, channeling the genre's nihilistic spirit through compositions that embrace collapse and futility as artistic themes. Emerging in 2025, they represent the newest wave of Berlin black metal.

Catania's Schizo pair black and thrash metal from Sicily's volcanic east coast since 2005. Two decades beneath Mount Etna have forged a sound of explosive, unpredictable intensity.