Zëptenvr is a raw black metal project from the French Alps, describing themselves as "the evil that breathes from the witches mouth." Their demo-tapes "Couronees dans lòpprobre" (2021) and "Messe pour un mort-né" (2023) channel nocturnal, magical black metal inspired by Darvulia, Moëvot, and early Nëhemah, exploring local Alpine folklore around witchcraft.

Zöldïer Noïz is a raw thrash metal trio from Montpellier, France, formed in 2006 and led by guitarist/vocalist Tankvinss. Their extensive discography, from "Necrofog" (2006) through "MERCI" (2020), delivers unpolished thrash influenced by Voivod, Death Strike, and Autopsy.

Zørn is a thrash/death metal band from Genoa, Italy, formed in 2016. They deliver aggressive crossover of thrash and death metal from the Ligurian coast's underground metal scene.

Zørormr is a melodic black metal and dark ambient project from Opole, Poland, formed in 2010. Their discography spans from the debut "Kval" (2010) through "The Monolith" (2023), blending neoclassical, dark ambient, and raw black metal elements recorded at Vatican Cellars Studio.

Zørza is a post-black metal band from Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Poland, formed in 2023. They channel the atmospheric and melodic side of black metal through shimmering post-metal textures.

Zły Pan is a death metal and grindcore band from Poznań, Poland. Their name, meaning "Evil Lord" in Polish, matches their savage combination of grinding speed and death metal brutality.