Xystus is a progressive/symphonic metal band from 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, formed in 2023. They merge progressive metal complexity with symphonic grandeur, creating ambitious, layered compositions that showcase the Netherlands' strength in orchestral metal.

Xzoriath is a symphonic death metal band from Linkoping, Sweden. They blend the aggression of death metal with lush symphonic arrangements, creating an epic and cinematic sound that draws from Sweden's deep well of melodic extreme metal innovation.

Symphonic metal project from the UK, formed in 2021 by the artist known as Yarima Kuro with producer Gaius Black. Their album "The Strings of Fate" fuses fiery guitar riffs with traditional Japanese instruments and symphonic arrangements, set within an elaborate fantasy world called Faewar.

Black metal band from Venice, Italy, formed in 2012 by multi-instrumentalist Pietro Baldan who handles vocals, guitar, and bass. Evolving from early raw black metal into symphonic black metal territory, the project has released four records including the 2023 album "Lust For Domination," recorded entirely in Tenerife as a limited 30-copy CD run.

French extreme metal band from Amiens, formed in 2023, whose evolution spans from early symphonic black metal to a later death/thrash metal approach. Named after a character from Michael Moorcock's Elric saga, the band's stylistic shift reflects a restless creative spirit within the French metal underground.

Zaria is a symphonic folk metal band from Medvode, Slovenia, formed in 2013. Their six-piece lineup has released five albums including "Where Adventures Begin" and "Tell the Wind," blending symphonic grandeur with folk metal storytelling.

Zel Agganor is a one-man symphonic black metal project from York, England, established in 2016. The debut EP "Rise of the Black Star" (2017) features narrated vocals alongside growls telling a fantasy narrative about a religious cult, drawing frequent comparisons to Bal-Sagoth.

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Zick Addict is a symphonic/progressive power metal project from Nord, France, founded in 2025 by multi-instrumentalist Geoffrey. The project features orchestral compositions blended with heavy guitar work, drawing from the grand European tradition of symphonic power metal.