Schorf practice black metal from the German underground, their name (meaning "Scab") suggesting a raw, wounded approach to the genre. Active since 2013, they channel the genre's most abrasive tendencies.

Schrat take their name from Germanic forest spirits, channeling black metal from Augsburg with a folkloric dimension that connects to pre-Christian Bavarian traditions. Formed in 2023, they bring mythological depth to Swabian extremity.

Schrecken ("Terror") channel atmospheric black metal from Dortmund, building immersive sonic landscapes from the heart of the Ruhr Valley. Active since 2016, they bring atmospheric depth to one of Germany's most industrial cities.

Schreigarm ("Screaming Arm") practice atmospheric black metal from Neuss in the Rhineland, building expansive compositions that balance aggression with ethereal beauty. Formed in 2023, they represent the newer wave of atmospheric black metal in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Schwarz ("Black") channel black metal from Berlin, their literally descriptive name cutting straight to the genre's essence. Active since 2010, they've been a consistent presence in the German capital's vast underground scene.

Turin's Schwarz Pest channel black metal with a German name meaning "black plague" since 2015. Their Piedmontese base and Germanic-language identity reflect the cosmopolitan character of northern Italian metal.

Schwarzach blend black, death, and industrial metal from Hanover, combining multiple strains of extremity with mechanical, electronic textures. Their Lower Saxon output creates a volatile fusion that defies easy categorization.

Schwarze Sonne ("Black Sun") practice black metal from the German underground, channeling the genre's darkest cosmic imagery through their compositions. Active since 2012, they've maintained a steady presence in the scene.

Schwarzer Engel ("Black Angel") craft what they call "Modern Dark Metal" from Stuttgart, performing exclusively in German and building several tracks that became "well-known goth hymns worldwide." Founded in 2007 by Dave Jason, their eight albums blend gothic grandeur with dark metal intensity, earning them a devoted international following.