Dark black metal is a subgenre of black metal that is characterized by its aggressive and raw sound, often incorporating elements of death metal and thrash metal. The lyrics typically focus on themes of darkness, Satanism, and anti-Christianity. The music is characterized by fast-paced, tremolo-picked guitar riffs, blast beats, and harsh vocals. The use of atmospheric keyboards and haunting melodies is also common. Bands in this genre often have a strong cult following and are known for their intense live performances.
Here is a list of dark black metal artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the dark black metal genre. You can find out what dark black metal genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.