depressive black metal
what it is
A sub-genre of black metal which focuses on themes of suicide, anti-humanity, melancholy, self-mutilation, negative energy, and emotional imbalance or unrest. Musically, depressive black metal features an overall monotonous sound, repetitive and frequently droning guitars, apathetic drums, occasional minimalistic keyboards and atmospheric ambient passages.
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What is depressive black metal?
A sub-genre of black metal which focuses on themes of suicide, anti-humanity, melancholy, self-mutilation, negative energy, and emotional imbalance or unrest. Musically, depressive black metal features an overall monotonous sound, repetitive and frequently droning guitars, apathetic drums, occasional minimalistic keyboards and atmospheric ambient passages.
What are good depressive black metal albums to start with?
Try Dekadens by Lifelover, Totalselfhatred by Totalselfhatred, To Lay Like Old Ashes by Austere, and Four Seasons To a Depression by Nocturnal Depression.
Who are some women making depressive black metal?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/depressive-black-metal/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making depressive black metal, from mainstream to underground.
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