The best Melodic Black Metal albums
of the 1990s.
Where to start with 1990–1999 melodic black metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 1990s — melodic black metal
Top picks from 1990–1999, ranked by where we would start.
Dimmu Borgir
Enthrone Darkness Triumphant
Orchestral elements entwine with ferocious riffs, creating a darkly theatrical soundscape that captivates and overwhelms the senses.
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Dimmu Borgir
Stormblåst
Melodic black metal intertwines with symphonic elements, creating an atmospheric landscape of dark and haunting beauty.
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Dissection
Storm of the Light's Bane
A tempest of melodic riffs intertwines with haunting vocals, creating an atmospheric journey through darkness and despair.
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Dissection
Where Dead Angels Lie
Melodic riffs intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a somber atmosphere that captures the essence of existential despair.
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Graveworm
As the Angels Reach the Beauty
Ethereal melodies intertwine with harsh vocals, creating a haunting atmosphere that embodies the darkness of gothic and symphonic metal.
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Agalloch
Pale Folklore
Ethereal melodies intertwine with harsh vocals and sprawling instrumentation, creating a hauntingly immersive landscape of sound.
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Enslavement of Beauty
Traces O' Red
A haunting blend of symphonic melodies and aggressive black metal that explores themes of beauty and existential reflection.
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