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Zênite

Belém, BR · 2016–present · active
Zênite is a veteran death/thrash metal band from Belém, Pará, one of the longest-running extreme metal acts from Brazil's northern region, with roots stretching back to 1987. The band released the album Tales of Death and later Following the Funeral, and vocalist Marcelo Hysteria has been a constant presence in the band's lineup over its decades-long history.
DeathThrash Metal

Zëptenvr

FR · 2021–present · active
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.
Black Metal

Zöldïer Noïz

Montpellier, FR · 2006–present · active
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.
Thrash Metal

Zørn

Genoa, IT · 2016–present · active
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.
Death MetalThrash Metal

Zørormr

Opole, PL · 2010–present · active
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.
Black MetalMelodic Black Metal

Zørza

Grodzisk Wielkopolski, PL · 2023–present · active
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.
Black Metal

Zły Pan

Poznań, PL · active
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.
Death MetalGrindcore

Ácido

São Luis, BR · 2020–? · disbanded
Ácido was a short-lived thrash metal band from São Luís, Maranhão, active between 2020 and their dissolution shortly after. Operating out of Brazil's northeastern interior rather than the more established metal centers of São Paulo or Minas Gerais, the band represented the spread of aggressive thrash into less-documented regional scenes before parting ways.
Thrash Metal

Ágona

Rio de Janeiro, BR · 2011–present · active
Ágona are a progressive death/thrash metal band from Rio de Janeiro who blend death and thrash metal with groove and experimental elements, citing Pantera, Lamb of God, and Mastodon as touchstones. Founded in 2005 and active across Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Minas Gerais, the band sings exclusively in Portuguese and grounds their work in themes of human consciousness decay, philosophy, and the occult. Their EP Essencial Putrefação is an early statement of their dense, dynamic sound.
Progressive DeathThrash Metal

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