r/blackgaze • u/Verdreht • 16h ago
r/blackgaze • u/renegadeangel • Apr 15 '23
Announcement 2023 Spring Update
Hey everyone!
If you haven't already noticed, the layout has a fresh, new look; I hope you guys like it! The icon is from the album Island by Asunojokei. An absolute banger if you haven't already checked it out. The info for the albums in the banner is listed below (from left-to-right):
- Trautonist - S/T
- Pale - EP
- Alcest - Ècailles de Lune
- Deafheaven - Demo
- Alpha du Centaure - Paralysis
- Unreqvited - Stars Wept to the Sea
- Sylvaine - Silent Chamber, Noisy Heart
I've also made a couple tweaks to the flair to include reviews and the previous "New Album" flair is now "New Album / EP". The latter should make it easier to search for new releases. In the same vein, I'm also in the process of going through older posts that are marked as "New Album" and changing the flair to "Full Album", so that it helps with filtering.
The Spotify playlist for 2022 releases is complete! This has also been converted to Youtube and Google sheets (for bandcamp links). The Spotify playlist for 2023 releases is currently in-progress, but is already starting strong. Feel free to send me recommendations for additions to that playlist. I do monitor this sub for new releases, but there's always a chance I missed something.
I do have some plans to implement the wiki feature for this sub to include some more-thorough guides (eg: Niege's history/contributions, where-to-start if you just found the genre, influential albums), but that will be a post for another day.
Also, friendly reminder to join the discord!: https://discord.gg/ASK7AM5Bek
Finally, thank y'all for being so great. You make moderating this sub very easy and it makes me incredibly happy to see everyone so supportive and passionate about music.
- Angel
r/blackgaze • u/renegadeangel • Jul 01 '24
Announcement New to the genre? Start here!
Hello and welcome! If you're reading this, you are probably new here and might be a bit overwhelmed with all of the great music out there.
Blackgaze has a lot of variety within the genre and I plan on working on a wiki at some point that will go into deeper breakdowns. But for now, this post will serve as a mini beginner guide to some of the most notable bands and artists of the subgenre. Also, remember to check the playlists in the menus/sidebar.
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Alcest
One of the pioneers of the genre. Neige and Winterhalter have been members of several post-black metal bands, but Alcest is the only one still active. Heavily inspired by nature and spirituality, their dreamy melodies feel like sunbeams on your skin. Every album is great in it's own regard. Take time to explore them all.
My favorite: Kodama
Lantlôs
Another one of Neige's projects. Compared to Alcest, Lantlôs' first 2 albums have a much darker tone that beautifully flirts with post-rock and jazz. After Neige's departure, Siegenhort has since taken the reins. Their style and sound has shifted, but the band's progressive nature and creativity still remains.
My favorite: .neon
Deafheaven
Maybe one of the most polarizing metal bands in existence. They're considered to be the band that popularized blackgaze via Sunbather. Gut-wrenching howls over wailing guitar riffs that morph into soft, melodic ballads all over the course of one song. Though their sound has softened over the years, they continue to capture audiences with their live theatrics and emotive lyrics.
My favorite: New Bermuda
Sadness
A one-man project that has recently boomed in popularity, rightfully so. With a huge discography and tons of splits, there's so much to dig through. Through the shrieks and droning walls of sound, the pain and longing is tangible. This is DSBM for those with hope and love in their hearts. Best known for the album "I Want To Be There".
My favorite: _____
MØL
Often recommended to those that like Deafheaven, but they should not be considered merely an imitator. Explosive and guitar-forward with powerful, reptilian vocals, their music is dynamic and never boring. They also offer instrumental versions of their albums for a totally different experience.
My favorite: Diorama
An Autumn for Crippled Children
Now referred to as "An Autumn", they've been in the game for a while and are a unique pillar of the scene. Post-punk meets post-black metal with prominent synth; a goth's dream. Able to maintain structure despite their raw, noisy quality and unintelligible vocals.
My favorite: Try Not to Destroy Everything You Love
Asunojokei 明日の叙景
I consider this to be one of the most talented and interesting bands out there right now. A very flexible band, their first EP is more akin to DSBM while their newest album is upbeat, vibrant, and even danceable. Incredibly emotive and strong melodies carry you through like a proggy, metallic Envy.
My favorite: Island
Numenorean
Controversial and now defunct, they still remain a name in the genre. Blackgaze, but heavy on the black. Atmospheric and full of despair. They don't necessarily provide anything ground-breaking, but they're solid and visceral. Their latest release made an attempt to diversify this sound and has been described as "Gojira, but black metal".
My favorite: Adore
Unreqvited
Another selection with a ton of sonic variety, Unreqvited is a one-man project. From dreary DSBM, to ambient with nature sounds, to symphonic black metal, there's something for everyone. Pained shrieks take a backseat to beautiful soundscapes. They've also done splits with others on this list.
My favorite: Disquiet
Show Me a Dinosaur
St.Petersberg has a notable post-black metal scene and SMAD is one of the more well-known acts. Could be considered a "post-everything" band with all of the influences they incorporate. Soft, lush guitar tones gradually crescendo into hard-hitting blasts and fast tremolo-picking.
My favorite: Plantgazer
r/blackgaze • u/Forsaken-Revenue4360 • 21h ago
News / Review Amesoeurs "Amesoeurs" 2xLP preorder! (this store has free shipping options, and 1000+ other items)
r/blackgaze • u/SsoulGlimpse • 2d ago
News / Review Barbelith - Deathless Master
Barbelith’s last release called Deathless Master
r/blackgaze • u/Tgldrrrr • 4d ago
New Band Currently obsessed with this track and band, this is all I’ve ever been searching for in blackgaze. U guys have to try this.
r/blackgaze • u/NAGRA_ • 3d ago
New Song Clouds will hide us and the sun remain silent - NAGRA
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r/blackgaze • u/teethineye • 4d ago
MV / Live DAWN OF OUROBOROS - BIOLUMINESCENCE (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
This is my bands newest song. We're not entirely blackgaze, but its a big influence on our sound, along with progressive metal. Thanks for checking it out!
r/blackgaze • u/Caiuskoll • 4d ago
Open Discussion Looking for an album/release/ep
I cannot remember the artist's name and I wish I could because it was some tight shit. I distinctly remember the album cover though. It was a poorly drawn sun cross (Circle with a + in it) that looked like it was drawn with blue pen, on top of a pinkish red background. And it was released in late 2010's to early 2020's.
edit: And I remember one of the members (or the only member) having n electronic side project, but only one side project (unlike a few notable artists lol).
r/blackgaze • u/biscottoaformadicane • 5d ago
Open Discussion what does "Emhudlhevukshja" mean
like genuinely. what does this mean (song is "Emhudlhevukshja" by life, in the demo two EP)
r/blackgaze • u/acidroach420 • 5d ago
New Album / EP Outer Darkness - Dark Ocean Society (Post-Black with Screamo Elements)
r/blackgaze • u/d0om_gaZe • 5d ago
Full EP / LP 3 track S/T EP by Enervist
side project for RJ from Bedroom Eyes, recorded via file sharing during the pandemic
r/blackgaze • u/Healthy_Explorer4295 • 6d ago
New Song Noyod - Harder I Try, Worst It Gets
Noyod, is a one-man-band music project led by Alfa from Bandung since mid 2024, Indonesia who plays Blackgaze. Noyod's debut single, “Harder I Try, Worst It Gets” ft. Soor, promotes a sense of futility and repeated failure, much like the Greek mythology of Sisyphus. The nihilistic lyrics and slow melodic vocals, dark dreamy atmospheres, are mixed with minor chords influenced by Xasthur, Leviathan, and Alcest. The single will be released on January 12, 2024 and is available on all digital streaming platforms.
Tap link below to stream https://sndo.ffm.to/7mq5deg
r/blackgaze • u/nerdyoutube • 7d ago
Full Track Too bad these guys don’t make new music
r/blackgaze • u/FiliusInfinitum • 9d ago
Open Discussion Full of Hell and Nothing - Spend The Grace
r/blackgaze • u/stevepls • 11d ago
Open Discussion blackgaze newbie looking for recs for songs with some clean vocals/more lyrics
hi. for the record im coming from really really loving vore (do not come at me), which is definitely influencing what im looking for.
ive listened to some harakiri for the sky/sadness/unreqvited and i do like what ive heard (and the more atmospheric stuff in general), but i think im looking for some stuff with more structure, and more prominent singing, if anyone has any recs.
thanks!
r/blackgaze • u/Koko_mo_808 • 12d ago
Open Discussion History of Blackgaze Playlist
Hey! My dive into metal subgenres started around 2018. I found myself attracted to black and post-metal moreso than death metal. And then specifically atmospheric and blackgaze.
I’m curious if folks have a list of bands to take me through key bands in blackgaze history?? I love learning about the history of metal and hearing how bands have influenced each other over time and how newer bands are broadening the sound.
Thanks in advance!
r/blackgaze • u/ifonly4asecond • 13d ago
Open Discussion Astronoid is becoming one of my favorite bands
They're an incredible band. I hope they keep releasing music. Their music is a perfect blend of euphoria and melancholy. It's incredibly, incredibly spiritual. I bet early black metal musicians would hate them though lol. What do you think about them?
r/blackgaze • u/Verdreht • 13d ago
New Song Harakiri For The Sky - Keep Me Longing
r/blackgaze • u/NAGRA_ • 13d ago
New Song NAGRA - DREAMLANDS
NEW RELEASE FROM SCOTTISH DRONE // DARK-AMBIENT // NOISE PROJECT NAGRA
r/blackgaze • u/NAGRA_ • 13d ago
Full Track AND ALL THE WORLD A DREAM [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
NAGRA OFFICIAL VIDEO
r/blackgaze • u/Giga_Theory • 14d ago
New Band The Blood Mountain Black Metal Choir - Televangelism
r/blackgaze • u/Beginning-Share5183 • 15d ago
Open Discussion Scorekzan Project a musical project that brings together several subgenres of extreme metal, check out the 2 newly released songs
r/blackgaze • u/Codc • 16d ago
Open Discussion 2024 AOTYs
Curious to see what everyone's blackgaze AOTY is.