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Black Metal

Black metal is extreme metal's coldest strain: shrieked vocals, tremolo-picked riffs, lo-fi production, and atmosphere prized over groove. The early-1990s Norwegian second wave (Mayhem, Emperor, Darkthrone) fixed its sound and its mythology.

Black Metal on Riffiter: 177 albums, 28 rated by the community, averaging 4.3/5, spanning 1984 to 2026, from 29 artists including Deafheaven, Emperor, Darkthrone.

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FAQ

Who is the most popular black metal artist?
The most popular black metal artist on Riffiter is Deafheaven, rated by 11 listeners.
What is the best black metal album?
Ranked by community ratings, the best black metal album on Riffiter is The Satanist by Behemoth (4.9/5 from 4 ratings). See the full best black metal albums ranking.
How many black metal albums are on Riffiter?
Riffiter has 177 albums, 28 rated by the community, averaging 4.3/5. Browse them all on the black metal albums page.
When was black metal's most active era?
By community ratings, the most active era for black metal on Riffiter is the 1990s. Its catalogue here spans 1984 to 2026.

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