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Zergeyth is a one-man Karelian folk black metal project from Saint Petersburg, Russia, formed in 2013 by Sergey Nikiforov. Their albums "Pajot Kezäs Kodoilas" (2013) and "Nyt" (2021) feature lyrics entirely in the Karelian language, exploring the region's history and folklore.
Zerstörung is a raw black metal solo project from Iserlohn, Germany, created in 2024 by Der Vollstrecker. Described as a "raw black metal attack from the underground of Eisenwald," the project has released several recordings including "Erlösung," "Offenbarung," and "Martyrium."
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Zervm is a black metal band from Rome, Italy, formed in 2014. They craft dark, atmospheric black metal from the Italian capital, contributing to the country's vibrant extreme metal underground.
Zgard is a pagan black metal one-man project from Truskavets in western Ukraine, formed in 2012 by Yaromysl. Their prolific catalog, from "Spirit of Carpathian Sunset" (2012) through "Place of Power" (2021), is inspired by the legends and mighty landscapes of the Carpathian Mountains.
Zgroza is a black metal band from Wrocław, Poland, formed in 2019. Their releases include the demo, "Śmierć kresem wszystkiego," and the album "Życie to zmysł, o którym zapomniano," delivering Polish-language black metal steeped in horror and existential dread.
Zhor is a black metal band from Podolínec, Slovakia, formed in 2017. They deliver raw, uncompromising black metal from the mountainous Spiš region of northeastern Slovakia.
Zhrine is a black metal band from Reykjavík, Iceland, formed in 2016. Their album "Unortheta" showcases the dark, atmospheric intensity that has become synonymous with Iceland's distinctive extreme metal scene.
Ziegenblut was a raw black metal solo project from São Paulo, Brazil, with all instruments and vocals handled by a single member going by Nekrös. The project released one EP, Bestial Heart, through Shadow Resistance Productions in January 2023, featuring five tracks including a cover of Sarcófago's "Nightmare."
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