Sacrament evolved from power/thrash metal origins into a more power/heavy metal direction, tracing a trajectory from aggressive velocity toward anthemic grandeur. Based in Nuremberg, they draw from Bavaria's rich tradition of melodic European metal.

Sacred Steel are champions of epic power metal from Ludwigsburg, known for their high-pitched vocals, galloping riffs, and themes of steel and battle. As one of Germany's most dedicated true metal acts, they've earned a devoted following in the international power metal underground.

Sagittari play power/speed metal from Blansko under the Elastic Dreams umbrella, delivering high-energy compositions with galloping rhythms and melodic leads. Their Czech take on the genre draws from the European power metal tradition while maintaining a distinctive identity.

Saiph take their name from the bright star in Orion's constellation and deliver power metal from Aachen, the westernmost city in Germany. Formed in 2023, they bring cosmic themes and anthemic compositions to the Rhineland metal scene.

Sakatu deliver speed and power metal from the Basque town of Abadino, channeling high-velocity energy from the mountainous Basque interior. Active since 2015, they bring Basque fire to the speed/power metal tradition.

Salamandra forge power metal from Ostrava, the industrial city in Moravia-Silesia that has produced a number of notable Czech metal acts. Their sound draws on the anthemic grandeur and technical precision that define European power metal.

Samarkanda deliver power metal from the Barcelona suburb of Cornella de Llobregat, their Silk Road city name evoking exotic landscapes through anthemic compositions. Active since 2017, they bring Catalan grandeur to the Spanish power metal tradition.

Santa Lucia blend heavy/power metal with crossover from the Lapland town of Kemi, combining anthemic grandeur with punk energy from Finland's far north. Active since 2012, they bring Arctic Circle metal to the Lapland scene.

Santtu Niemela creates power and progressive metal from the southwestern Finnish towns of Marttila and Loimaa, building ambitious compositions as a solo project. Formed in 2023, his work brings personal prog-power vision to the Varsinais-Suomi region.