First Wave Black Metal: Bands, Sound, and Legacy
Explore first wave black metal through Venom, Bathory, Hellhammer, Celtic Frost, and Mercyful Fate, and see how[…]
Is Black Metal Satanic? History, Belief, and Imagery
Satanic imagery is important to parts of black metal history, but not every band or listener is[…]
Black Metal vs Death Metal: What’s the Difference?
Black metal and death metal are both extreme metal, but they differ in guitar language, vocals, production,[…]
What Is Black Metal Music?
Black metal is an extreme metal style known for tremolo-picked guitars, harsh vocals, intense drumming, and a[…]