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Zigor is a thrash metal band from Vitoria-Gasteiz in the Basque Country of Spain, formed in 2018. They deliver fast, aggressive thrash metal fueled by the rich tradition of heavy music in the Basque region.
Zigota is a black metal project from Jonava, Lithuania, formed in 2020. Their releases include the demo "Slopinimas" (2020), a split with Woundcult (2020), the "Providence of Death" EP (2021), and the full-length "Exaltation" (2023).
Zigurat is a heavy/power metal band from Seville, Spain, formed in 2015. They craft epic, melodic power metal with traditional heavy metal foundations, representing the vibrant Andalusian metal scene.
Zilla is a technical and melodic death metal band founded in Vale do Amanhecer, Distrito Federal, Brazil, tracing their roots to 2002 before settling into their current style. The band released the demo Dry Throat in 2005 and their debut full-length Pragmatic Evolution in 2010, drawing on progressive influences alongside themes of philosophy and human nature.
Zillah is a technical death metal band from Edinburgh, Scotland, formed in 2003. Their discography spans from "When Rock Goes Wrong" (2003) to "Serpentine Halo" (2015), the latter released through Sea Of Corruption Records and praised for blending dissonant elements with atmospheric brutality.
Zillion is a melodic heavy metal band from Germany, formed in 2020. They craft catchy, hook-driven heavy metal that draws on the classic German tradition of melodic metalwork.
Zima Ludu is an atmospheric black metal band from Lower Silesia, Poland, formed in 2021. They craft expansive, immersive atmospheric black metal with a focus on wintry, desolate soundscapes.
Zimmer's Hole is a Vancouver, British Columbia thrash and death metal band formed in 1991 as a side project by Strapping Young Lad members Jed Simon and Byron Stroud, named in tribute to a late friend, Dean Zimmer. The group built its identity around technically aggressive metal delivered with comedic and satirical intent, releasing three full-length albums: Bound by Fire (1997), Legion of Flames (2001), and When You Were Shouting at the Devil...We Were in League with Satan (2008) on Century Media Records. When Strapping Young Lad disbanded in 2007, Zimmer's Hole transitioned into a primary project. All three albums received reissues in the 2020s, reintroducing the band to a new generation of thrash listeners.
Zimogroz is a melodic black/death metal band from Dubrovnik, Croatia, founded in 2018. Their debut album "Old Mystic Lore" (2020) on Geenger Records features ten tracks exploring medieval themes and Dubrovnik's history, delivered with accomplished musicianship and powerful vocals.
Zimorog is a one-man raw black metal project from Rijeka, Croatia, formed in 2014. The prolific solo project has released numerous albums including "Winter Horns" and "Tales from the Old Ones," exploring themes of winter, nature, and humanity through unpolished black metal.
Zingira is a heavy/thrash metal band from Erandio in the Basque Country of Spain, formed in 2016. Their album "Bidaia" (2016) features six tracks of progressive and symphonic rock with lyrics entirely in Euskara (Basque language), earning a following among fans of Hällas and Wobbler.
Zintnieks is a psychedelic stoner/doom metal band from Riga, Latvia, formed in 2019. Their albums "No aizkurienes" (2021) and "Ilgas pēc vasaras rītiem" (2026) feature long-format, slow-grinding doom with soaring female vocals by Elizabete Frišfelde-Āgare, drawing comparisons to Tool, Boris, and Pelican.
Zippo is a sludge/progressive metal band from Pescara, Italy, formed in 2018. They evolved from their early stoner metal roots toward a more complex sludge/progressive direction, blending heavy riffs with intricate song structures.
Ziryab is a progressive metal band from Benalmádena, Spain, formed in 2016. Named after the legendary medieval Moorish musician, they blend progressive metal and rock with flamenco elements, creating a unique fusion that reflects their Andalusian heritage.
Zis is a heavy metal band from Italy, formed in 2005. They deliver classic heavy metal with a straightforward, no-frills approach that honors the genre's roots.
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