Détresse is a black metal trio formed in Vienna in 2023 with members drawn from Austria and Québec, a transatlantic lineup that brings together francophone lyrical sensibility and European extremity. Their debut album Pessimismes, released in 2025, is a six-track collection that leans into depressive and post-black metal textures.

Déçu is an atmospheric black metal/ambient project from Occitanie, France, formed in 2017. Their name meaning 'disappointed,' they create immersive atmospheric black metal.

Dëgénéréscence is a black metal band from France, formed in 2020. Their name meaning 'degeneration,' they deliver degenerating black metal.

Dod is a black metal band from Stavanger, Norway, formed in 2021. The project channels raw and hostile black metal from the Rogaland region.

Dod Arsdagen plays raw black metal and dark ambient from Moscow, active since 2021 and whose Scandinavian-styled name — meaning "death anniversary" — commemorates mortality through lo-fi sonic rituals. Their hybrid approach alternates between raw aggression and spectral ambience.

Dodfodd is an experimental black metal band from Borlange, Sweden, formed in 2000. One of the veteran experimental black metal acts from the Dalarna region.

Dodgaldr is a black metal band from Uppsala, Sweden, formed in 1998. One of the veteran black metal acts from the university city.

Dodsfard is an atmospheric black metal band from Vaxjo, Sweden, formed in 2012. The project channels ethereal atmospheric black metal from the Smaland region.

Dödsmönster is a black/thrash metal band from Horsens, Denmark, formed in 2020. Their name meaning 'death pattern,' they weave black and thrash metal into a savage tapestry.