The best Black Metal albums
of the 2010s.
Where to start with 2010–2019 black metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2010s — black metal
Top picks from 2010–2019, ranked by where we would start.
Darkthrone
Old Star
A raw blend of black metal ferocity and classic rock grooves, invoking a timeless atmosphere of darkness and mystique.
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Darkthrone
The Underground Resistance
Raw and abrasive, this album melds black metal ferocity with punk's rebellious spirit through relentless riffing and primal energy.
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Immortal
Northern Chaos Gods
A fierce return to form, blending blistering riffs with icy atmospheres and haunting melodies characteristic of classic black metal.
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Satyricon
Satyricon
A sweeping blend of atmospheric black metal and melodic grandeur, intricately weaving darkness with moments of ethereal beauty.
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Satyricon
Deep Calleth upon Deep
A somber yet fierce exploration of darkness, blending atmospheric melodies with the raw intensity of black metal.
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Mayhem
Daemon
Unrelenting and intense, Daemon merges dissonant riffs with haunting melodies, embodying the essence of contemporary black metal.
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Mayhem
Esoteric Warfare
Blistering guitar riffs and haunting vocals intertwine in a chaotic exploration of darkness and existential themes.
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Marduk
Viktoria
Thunderous blast beats and razor-sharp guitar riffs intertwine with eerie atmospheres, delivering a relentless onslaught of black metal ferocity.
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Marduk
Iron Dawn
Frenetic drumming and piercing riffs intertwine, creating an unrelenting sonic assault characteristic of Marduk's black metal intensity.
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Ulver
Terrestrials
A transcendent blend of ambient soundscapes and ethereal vocals immersing listeners in a cosmic journey.
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Ulver
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A sprawling sonic landscape weaving together elements of ambient, drone, and experimental rock into an immersive auditory experience.
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Enslaved
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A blend of progressive textures and black metal ferocity, creating an immersive sonic journey that balances chaos and contemplation.
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Enslaved
RIITIIR
Progressive black metal textures intertwine with intricate melodies, creating an expansive soundscape that is both challenging and immersive.
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Rotting Christ
The Heretics
A haunting blend of black metal and gothic elements, steeped in dark themes and evocative melodies.
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Rotting Christ
Rituals
A haunting fusion of black metal ferocity and dark melodic interludes, steeped in occult themes and Greek mythology.
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Naglfar
Téras
A relentless barrage of icy riffs and haunting melodies underscores existential themes within a darkly atmospheric soundscape.
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Negură Bunget
Măiestrit
A sprawling journey through atmospheric black metal, blending haunting melodies with intense, intricate instrumentation.
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Negură Bunget
Vîrstele Pamîntului
An atmospheric blend of folk melodies and black metal intensity, steeped in Romanian mythology and nature's raw power.
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Alcest
Les Voyages de l'âme
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, merging black metal intensity with a dreamlike ambiance.
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Alcest
Spiritual Instinct
Ethereal melodies intertwine with heavy riffs, creating a dreamlike soundscape that evokes both serenity and introspection.
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Gorgoroth
Instinctus Bestialis
Raw, unrelenting black metal infused with dark atmospheres and aggressive instrumentation that challenges and captivates the listener.
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Goatwhore
Vengeful Ascension
A relentless fusion of black and death metal, characterized by ferocious riffs and guttural vocals that embody chaos and aggression.
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Goatwhore
Blood for the Master
A relentless barrage of chaotic riffs and guttural growls, merging blackened intensity with death metal ferocity.
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Horna
Askel lähempänä Saatanaa
A dark and relentless exploration of despair, woven with haunting melodies and blistering riffs.
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