Collection: Black Metal

A ferocious and uncompromising form of extreme metal, Black Metal took shape in the early 1980s and exploded in Norway during the early '90s. Defined by tremolo-picked guitars, blast beat drumming, shrieked vocals, and raw, lo-fi production, it’s as much atmosphere as aggression—channeling themes of darkness, anti-religion, and nature.

Iconic bands include Mayhem, Burzum, Darkthrone, and Emperor.

Cold, chaotic, and unholy—black metal is the sound of the void staring back.