dsbm
what it is
Stands for "depressive suicidal black metal". This is a subgenre of black metal, in which the music creates a depressing atmosphere that coveys an apathetic, or depressive attitude and mood. Often utilizing repetitive song structures and slow-mid tempos with high-pitched wailing and gruff vocals.
✦ start here: albums
✦ who's making it, level by level
level 3 · one step out
cult favorites and indie darlings
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
✦ make dsbm a playlist
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questions
What is dsbm?
Stands for "depressive suicidal black metal". This is a subgenre of black metal, in which the music creates a depressing atmosphere that coveys an apathetic, or depressive attitude and mood. Often utilizing repetitive song structures and slow-mid tempos with high-pitched wailing and gruff vocals.
What are good dsbm albums to start with?
Try Neurasthenia by Psychonaut 4, Il était une forêt... by Gris, Defeated By Life by Happy Days, and A Life Worth Losing by Ofdrykkja.
Who are some women making dsbm?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/dsbm/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making dsbm, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-20