Reggio Emilia's Stonedrift pair groove and sludge metal from the Emilian plains since 2014. Their geological-movement name suits a sound that shifts and flows with heavy, sedimentary inevitability.

Stoneflow pair thrash and groove metal from an undisclosed Swedish location since 2005. Over two decades, their lithic-current name has channeled the paradox of solid matter in motion into compositions of rhythmically driven aggression.

Sneek's Stonehawk pair groove and stoner metal from the Frisian waterway town since 2012. Their predatory-mineral name channels the hunting instinct through compositions of thick, heavy-cruising grooves.

Strain on Society deliver death and groove metal from Tampere, combining extreme metal aggression with rhythmic heaviness. Formed in 2023, they bring societal pressure to the Pirkanmaa underground.

Strangers in the Attic blend melodic heavy, groove, and alternative metal from Zurich, creating a versatile sound that moves between aggressive riffing and melodic accessibility. Their genre-fluid approach reflects the diverse influences of the modern Swiss metal scene.

Groove metal band from Marchtrenk in Upper Austria, formed in 2018. Their riff-driven sound emphasizes heavy, rhythmic grooves built on down-tuned guitars and punishing rhythms, drawing from the legacy of groove metal pioneers.

Rome's Strengthcode blend groove and thrash metal from the Italian capital since 2010. Their encrypted-power name channels the precision of programming into rhythmically coded aggression.

Stugg deliver heavy and groove metal from Hillerod north of Copenhagen, combining classic metal foundations with groove's rhythmic punch. Formed in 2020, they bring stumpy, hard-hitting energy to the North Zealand metal scene.

Sofia-based crossover metal act established in 1995 that evolved from industrial/hip-hop origins toward groove/industrial metal, with remastered albums "Code 187" and "Urban Filth" documenting their aggressive sonic journey. Currently inactive, the band remains a notable example of Bulgaria's willingness to push genre boundaries.