black metal
"Black metal" is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal music known for its raw sound and dark themes, emerging prominently in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Definition
B2Music
(genre, informal)A subgenre of heavy metal music featuring fast tempos, shrieking vocals, heavily distorted guitars, and dark, often anti-religious themes.
Example
- The band's new album is a perfect example of black metal with its intense, raw sound.
- Black metal concerts often feature performers in corpse paint and elaborate costumes.
C1Music History
(genre, historical)An extreme metal genre that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, notably in Norway, characterized by raw production, lo-fi recording, and anti-establishment lyrics.
Example
- The Norwegian black metal scene of the 1990s was infamous for its rebellious and controversial acts.
- Early black metal bands like Venom and Bathory set the stage for the genre's development.
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