Arseis fuses black metal, death metal, and folk metal from Lille since 2020, creating a triple-genre blend that weaves traditional elements through extreme metal structures. Their approach channels the diverse cultural influences of northern France.

Aryadeva blends folk and black metal from Simferopol since 2017. Named after the Buddhist philosopher, they bring Eastern spiritual tradition to Crimean folk-influenced black metal.

Arzén has evolved from heavy metal into folk rock from the Terchová and Žilina area since 2017. Named after the Slovak word for arsenic, their Jánošík-country origins connect to the legendary Slovak Robin Hood tradition.

Ascéal are a folk metal band from Winterthur, Switzerland, formed in 2018, whose name derives from the Gaelic phrase for "telling a story." The band pairs Celtic instruments — bagpipes and flutes played alongside rhythm guitar and double bass — with clean female vocals and growls, drawing lyrical themes from Irish and European folklore, mythology, and history across their debut EP "Untold Stories" (2023).

Ash of Ashes is a folk metal band from Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde in the Sauerland region of Germany, formed in 2018, serving as the follow-up project to the German band Hel. Their self-described 'epic skaldic metal' spans releases including Down the White Waters and Traces, blending Norse-influenced folk elements with heavy metal in the tradition of their predecessor project.

Glasgow's Askival weave Scottish folk melodies into a fabric of atmospheric black metal, evoking the ancient Highlands through Gaelic-inflected passages and blast-beat fury. Active since 2010, their name references a peak on the Isle of Rum, reflecting their deep connection to Scotland's wild landscapes.

Astur brings folk metal and acoustic elements together from Budapest, where they formed in 2011. Their sound incorporates traditional instrumentation into a metal framework, drawing from Hungarian and broader Central European folk traditions.

Asynja channels gothic, folk, and Viking metal from Stockholm since 2018. Named after the Norse female deities — the Asynjur — they bring divine feminine power to their tri-genre compositions from the Swedish capital.

Atavicus channels symphonic folk and pagan black metal from Chieti in Abruzzo since 2014. Their name, meaning one who exhibits ancestral traits, drives music that excavates pre-Christian traditions through symphonic metal and folk instrumentation.