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226 bands found
Nuremberg, DE · 2016–present · active
German atmospheric black metal project from Nuremberg, crafting immersive, darkly beautiful compositions since 2016. Their approach layers ethereal atmospherics over the raw foundation of black metal aggression.
Ivanovo, RU · 2014–present · active
Russian depressive/post-black metal band from Ivanovo, blending atmospheric beauty with black metal intensity since 2014. Their name channels the concept of lunar madness through their post-black approach.
Crimmitschau, DE · 2017–present · active
German black metal project from Crimmitschau, active since 2017 and channeling Saxonian darkness through raw black metal. Their sound embraces the genre's primal hostility with regional character.
Saxony-Anhalt, DE · 2004–present · active
German black metal act from Saxony-Anhalt active since 2004, with their 2004 cassette 'Remnants' originally limited to just 25 copies. Their raw, buzzsaw guitar tone and lo-fi production channel the spirit of classic Darkthrone and Burzum, incorporating unexpected elements like piano arrangements.
Aveiro, PT · 2011–present · active
Portuguese black metal band from Aveiro, active since 2011 and channeling raw darkness. Their name, a Portuguese rendering of 'Luzbel' (Lucifer), reflects the Satanic foundation of their black metal.
RU · 2020–present · active
Russian industrial black metal project formed in 2020, merging mechanical rhythms with blackened aggression. Their name captures the dual obsessions of desire and damnation in their industrial black metal.
Brzeg, PL · 2011–present · active
Polish symphonic black metal band from Brzeg, layering orchestral grandeur over blackened aggression since 2011. Their name, meaning a five-year period, adds a cyclical, ceremonial character to their symphonic approach.
Paris, FR · 2025–present · active
French epic black metal project from Paris, formed in 2025 and channeling the grandeur of Gaul's ancient capital through majestic black metal. Their name references the Roman name for Paris, Lutetia.
UA · 2025–present · active
Ukrainian experimental black metal project, newly formed in 2025 and pushing black metal into unconventional territory. Their name channels the earth's spherical layers through experimental, boundary-defying black metal.

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