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Zwaan is an experimental black/death metal project from Ottersum, Netherlands, formed in 2022. Their self-titled EP (2022) features six tracks of atmospheric extreme metal, with the German motto "Ich träume davon das Ich fliegen kann" (I dream that I can fly).
Zwaard is a black metal project from the Netherlands, formed in 2022. Their name, meaning "sword" in Dutch, reflects their sharp, cutting approach to black metal.
Zwanziger is a speed metal band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 2010. They channel the ferocious velocity and raw energy of classic speed metal, keeping the spirit of the genre alive in the Finnish underground.
Zwart is a black metal project from the Netherlands, formed in 2014. Their name, Dutch for "black," is fitting for their dark, atmospheric take on the genre.
Zwarte Dood, whose name means "Black Death" in Dutch, is a raw black metal band from Flanders, Belgium, formed in 2018. They have released a substantial catalog including the albums "Waanzin" and "Voor Zijn Glorie," as well as a split with Ish Kerioth.
Zweihander is a melodic death metal band from Gävle, Sweden, formed in 2012. Named after the massive two-handed sword, they deliver sharp, powerful melodic death metal in the Swedish tradition.
Zwetwezen is a prolific raw black metal project from Beringen, Belgium, formed in 2020. They have released a rapid succession of albums through Blasphemous Creations Of Hell Records, including "The Wrath Of Satan" (2020), "Infernal Demons Of Lunacy" (2023), and "Dark Misanthropic Angels" (2025).
Zwiederwurz is a raw black metal project from Austria, self-described as "junkie black metal." Their 2023 demo features five tracks of lo-fi fury with song titles mixing German dialect and English, including a cover of Entwertung's "I wü steam."
Zwielicht, whose name means "twilight" in German, is a black metal band from Wanne-Eickel (Herne), Germany, formed in 2014. Their releases include "Leibestod," "With Love From Sinister," and "The Aphotic Embrace," exploring dark atmospheric territory with gothic undertones.
Zwiespalt is an atmospheric raw black metal band from Leipzig, Germany, formed in 2020. Their discography includes "Ambivalenz" (2020), "Distanz" (2021), "Persistenz" (2023), and "Des Nachts" (2024), each described as "a display of inner turmoil," with the final track of their latest album incorporating Friedrich Nietzsche's writings.
Zwietracht is a black/thrash metal band from Bonn, Germany, blending bastard metal with punk influences. Their 2020 single "ER" features music by 1313 and vocals by U.V.M.M., channeling raw aggression through a fusion of black metal, thrash, and punk attitude.
ZX Spectrum is a death 'n' roll band from Jūrmala, Latvia, formed in 2022. Named after the iconic 1980s home computer, they deliver a groovy, rock-inflected take on death metal.
Zyanide is a melodic thrash/death metal band from Zofingen, Switzerland, formed in 2012. Their album "Tactics of Death" delivers nine tracks of aggressive thrash metal with death metal underpinnings, showcasing the band's raw approach to extreme music.
Zyclotron is a death metal and metalcore band from Kiel, Germany, formed in 2013. They deliver a punishing hybrid of brutal death metal breakdowns and metalcore intensity drawn from the fertile northern German heavy music scene.
Zyklon was an industrial death/black metal band from Notodden, Norway, active from 2001 to 2010. Featuring members of Emperor and Myrkskog, including drummer Trym and guitarist Zamoth, they released acclaimed albums "World Ov Worms," "Aeon," and "Disintegrate."
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