The best Drone Metal albums
of the 2010s.
Where to start with 2010–2019 drone metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2010s — drone metal
Top picks from 2010–2019, ranked by where we would start.
Boris
Warpath
A dense, hypnotic blend of droning guitars and ethereal vocals envelops listeners in a vast sonic landscape.
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Boris
Urban Dance
A mesmerizing blend of hypnotic rhythms and expansive soundscapes, merging elements of drone and electronic music.
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Earth
Primitive and Deadly
A sprawling tapestry of heavy drones and haunting melodies, invoking a sense of vast desolation and ancient mystique.
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Earth
Angels of Darkness, Demons of Light I
Heavy, minimalist drones intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a meditative atmosphere that blurs the line between darkness and light.
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Jesu
Jesu/sun Kil moon
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and heavy textures, capturing a reflective and introspective sonic landscape.
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Jesu
Christmas
A haunting soundscape blends heavy guitar drones with ethereal vocals, capturing a darkly atmospheric take on the holiday theme.
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Locrian
The Crystal World
A sprawling, immersive soundscape intertwining dense drones with haunting melodies that evoke a sense of desolation and beauty.
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Locrian
Return to Annihilation
An immersive soundscape that blends heavy drone textures with ethereal melodies, evoking a sense of cosmic desolation.
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Cleric
Regressions
A sprawling, immersive soundscape where thick drones meld with chaotic bursts of noise and subtle melodic undertones.
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Cleric
Retrocausal
A sprawling exploration of drone metal, fusing immersive soundscapes with intricate rhythms that evoke cosmic and existential themes.
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