Zgard is a pagan black metal one-man project from Truskavets in western Ukraine, formed in 2012 by Yaromysl. Their prolific catalog, from "Spirit of Carpathian Sunset" (2012) through "Place of Power" (2021), is inspired by the legends and mighty landscapes of the Carpathian Mountains.

Zgroza is a black metal band from Wrocław, Poland, formed in 2019. Their releases include the demo, "Śmierć kresem wszystkiego," and the album "Życie to zmysł, o którym zapomniano," delivering Polish-language black metal steeped in horror and existential dread.

Zhor is a black metal band from Podolínec, Slovakia, formed in 2017. They deliver raw, uncompromising black metal from the mountainous Spiš region of northeastern Slovakia.

Zhrine is a black metal band from Reykjavík, Iceland, formed in 2016. Their album "Unortheta" showcases the dark, atmospheric intensity that has become synonymous with Iceland's distinctive extreme metal scene.

Ziegenhorn is a bestial black/death metal band from Tartu, Estonia, formed in 2019. Their releases include the "Goat Demo(n)" and the full-length "Blut&Kaos" on Warhorn Records, featuring riff-driven war metal that draws comparisons to Archgoat, Blasphemy, and Beherit while maintaining a distinct compositional focus.

Zigota is a black metal project from Jonava, Lithuania, formed in 2020. Their releases include the demo "Slopinimas" (2020), a split with Woundcult (2020), the "Providence of Death" EP (2021), and the full-length "Exaltation" (2023).

Zima Ludu is an atmospheric black metal band from Lower Silesia, Poland, formed in 2021. They craft expansive, immersive atmospheric black metal with a focus on wintry, desolate soundscapes.

Zimogroz is a melodic black/death metal band from Dubrovnik, Croatia, founded in 2018. Their debut album "Old Mystic Lore" (2020) on Geenger Records features ten tracks exploring medieval themes and Dubrovnik's history, delivered with accomplished musicianship and powerful vocals.

Zimorog is a one-man raw black metal project from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2014. The prolific solo project has released numerous albums including "Winter Horns" and "Tales from the Old Ones," exploring themes of winter, nature, and humanity through unpolished black metal.