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british black metal
Parent Genre: metal

British black metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that emerged in the United Kingdom in the early 1980s. It is characterized by its aggressive and raw sound, often incorporating elements of thrash and death metal. The lyrics often focus on dark and occult themes, with a particular emphasis on Satanism and anti-Christianity. The genre has been influential in the development of extreme metal, and has produced some of the most iconic bands in the genre.


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