About the Genre
Melancholic Black Metal is a subgenre of Black Metal that emphasizes atmosphere and emotional depth over the aggression and speed typically associated with the genre. The music is characterized by a melancholic, introspective, and sometimes even mournful mood, often achieved through the use of slower tempos, melodic guitar lines, and atmospheric keyboards.
The lyrics often focus on themes of despair, isolation, and introspection, and may draw inspiration from literature, philosophy, and mythology. This form of black metal emerged in the mid-1990s and has since gained a dedicated following among fans of Black Metal and other related genres. Some of the most notable bands in the genre include Agalloch, Woods of Ypres, and Alcest.
This subgenre of black metal provides a unique listening experience that evokes a range of emotions and feelings, making it a captivating subgenre within the metal world.
Videos
Heartless – Anaesthetization (Full Album)
Country: China | Year: 2011 | Genre: Depressive/Melancholic Black Metal
Digital Album available…
Autumn Nostalgie – Return to Nowhere (New Track)
Country: Slovakia | Year: 2025 | Genre: Melancholic/Atmospheric Post-Black Metal
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Imperium Dekadenz – Dämmerung der Szenarien (Full Album)
Country: Germany | Year: 2007 | Genre: Atmospheric/Melancholic Black Metal
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Imperium Dekadenz – …und die Welt ward kalt und leer (Full Album)
Country: Germany | Year: 2006 | Genre: Melancholic Black Metal
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Hinsidig – Bak og Forbi… (Full Demo)
Country: Norway / Germany | Year: 2009 | Genre: Atmospheric/Melancholic Black Metal
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Bonjour Tristesse – The World Without Us (Full Album)
Country: Germany | Year:
2024 | Genre: Melancholic Black Metal
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Asarhaddon – Era (Full Album Premiere)
Country: Germany | Year: 2024 | Genre: Atmospheric/Melancholic Black Metal
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Mundanus Imperium – Ode to the Nightsky (Full EP + Bonus)
Country: Norway | Year: 2024* | Genre: Atmospheric/Symphonic Black Metal
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Skuld – Skogen (Full Album Premiere)
Country: Norway | Year: 2024 | Genre: Melancholic Post-Black Metal
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Weltenbrandt – Transzendenz Schatten Romantik (Full Album Premiere)
Country: Austria | Year: 2024 | Genre: Melancholic Post-Black Metal
CD & Merch available here: …
Links
YouTube: Melancholic Black Metal – YouTube
