Zabulos is a black metal band from Ivrea (Turin), Italy, formed in 2011. They contribute to the rich tradition of Italian black metal with a raw, underground approach.

Zadism is a black/speed metal band from Falun, Sweden, formed in 2025. They combine the raw edge of black metal with the breakneck velocity of speed metal.

Zagharos is a black metal project originally from Spain and later relocated to South Holland, formed in 2017. Their sound draws on the raw, atmospheric tradition of European black metal with an emphasis on bleak, otherworldly atmospheres.

Zagłada is a black metal band from Rzeszów, Poland, formed in 2017. Their name, meaning "extermination" in Polish, reflects the uncompromising nature of their raw Polish black metal.

Zahadum is a black metal band from Kouvola, Finland, formed in 2007. They channel the dark intensity of the Finnish black metal tradition with cold, atmospheric compositions steeped in occult themes.

Zaimus is a black metal duo from Podgorica, Montenegro, formed in 2009, featuring Khamul on vocals, bass, and programming alongside guitarist Asmodai. Their releases include a 2007 demo and the EP "The Unholy Spells of Night" (2019), delivering atmospheric black metal with extended compositions.

Zakaz is a black metal band from Reykjavík, Iceland, formed in 2015, performing in Icelandic. Their extensive discography includes albums like "Myrkur og Dauði," "Sjálfsvíg," "Kvalir," and "Merki Sólar," delivered entirely in the Icelandic language.

Zaklon is a black metal band from Minsk, Belarus, active since 2004 and one of the country's most prolific underground acts. Their extensive discography includes albums like "U Niabyt," "Zychod," and "Viatry Karačunavaj Nočy," all featuring lyrics in Belarusian that explore themes of nature and national identity.

Zamęt is a black metal band from Poland, formed in 2024. They represent the newest wave of Polish black metal with cold, ferocious compositions.