About the Genre
Depressive Suicidal Black Metal (DSBM) is a subgenre of black metal that is characterized by its dark, melancholic, and introspective themes, and its raw and lo-fi production. The lyrics of DSBM bands often focus on topics such as depression, suicide, and personal suffering, and the music is often described as being both melancholic and aggressive.
DSBM emerged in the early 2000s, as a subgenre of black metal, and it is often associated with the second wave of black metal movement. DSBM bands often incorporate elements of ambient and experimental music, and they use unconventional song structures, unconventional instrumentation and unconventional production techniques to create a more raw and emotional sound.
The music of DSBM is often associated with feelings of isolation, hopelessness, and despair. It is not meant to glorify or romanticize suicide, but rather to provide a cathartic release for those who may be experiencing similar feelings of pain and suffering.
DSBM has a small but dedicated fan base, and it is not a genre for everyone, as the themes and the music can be quite intense and disturbing. But for those who can connect with it, DSBM can be a powerful form of artistic expression, and a way to channel and understand difficult emotions.
Videos
Begotten – To the Dreary End (Full Album Premiere)
Country: Canada | Year: 2023 | Genre: Depressive Black Metal
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Dark Endless – Totenreich (Full Album Premiere)
Country: Germany | Year: 2023 | Genre: Black Metal
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Triste Tage – Und die Hörner des Sommers verstummten (Full Album Premiere)
Country: Germany | Year: 2023 | Genre: Atmospheric/Melancholic Black Metal
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Heretoir – Twilight of the Machines (Official Music Video)
Country: Germany | Year: 2023 | Genre: Depressive Post-Black Metal / Post-Rock
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Nordicwinter – This Mournful Dawn (Full Album)
Country: Canada | Year: 2023 | Genre: Atmospheric/Depressive Black Metal
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Nae'blis – Sketches of Reality (Full Album)
Country: Sweden | Year: 2007 | Genre: Melancholic/Depressive Black Metal
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Nae'blis – Death of Mankind (Full EP)
Country: Sweden | Year: 2006 | Genre: Melancholic/Depressive Black Metal
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None – Inevitable (Full Album Premiere)
Country: United States | Year: 2023 | Genre: Atmospheric/Depressive Black Metal / Ambient
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Morto – La Carga del Dolor (Full Album Premiere)
Country: Ecuador / Germany | Year: 2023 | Genre: Atmospheric/Depressive Black Metal
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Dhishti – Life Is Suffering (Full Album)
Country: Sri Lanka | Year: 2023 | Genre: Atmospheric/Depressive Black Metal
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Links
YouTube: Depressive Black Metal – YouTube
