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Genre
doom metal
Parent Genre: metal

Doom metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized by its slow and heavy sound, often featuring downtuned guitars and a focus on creating a dark and melancholic atmosphere. It typically incorporates elements of both traditional heavy metal and more extreme subgenres like death metal and black metal. The lyrics often deal with themes of despair, depression, and the occult. Bands in this genre often use a variety of vocal styles, including clean singing, growls, and screams.


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List of doom metal artists

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