The albums that define
atmospheric black metal.
Our picks for where to start with atmospheric black metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top atmospheric black metal artists
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The atmospheric black metal essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Wolves in the Throne Room
Diadem of 12 Stars
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with ferocious black metal, creating an immersive journey through nature's dark beauty.
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Agalloch
Ashes Against the Grain
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and dark folk, enveloping listeners in nature's desolation.
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Vision Lunar
Luna Subortus
Ethereal soundscapes entwine with crushing riffs, crafting a cosmic journey through existential themes.
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Vision Lunar
Phase One (2006-2009)
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals, crafting a cosmic journey through darkness and light.
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Wolves in the Throne Room
Thrice Woven
A sprawling, atmospheric journey that intertwines nature's mystique with raw, primal energy.
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Wolves in the Throne Room
Two Hunters
A sprawling journey through dark atmospheres and haunting melodies, encapsulating the essence of modern black metal.
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Wolves in the Throne Room
Wolves in the Throne Room
A sprawling sonic landscape where atmospheric textures intertwine with raw black metal ferocity.
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Wolves in the Throne Room
Black Cascade
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with raw, primal rhythms, evoking nature's tumultuous beauty and dark mystique.
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Wolves in the Throne Room
Live at Roadburn 2008
A sprawling journey through dark atmospheres, transcending the boundaries of black metal with immersive soundscapes.
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Wolves in the Throne Room
Malevolent Grain
A haunting blend of atmospheric textures and relentless black metal ferocity unfolds like a dark, sprawling epic.
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Wolves in the Throne Room
Celestite
A sprawling sonic landscape where ethereal ambiance intertwines with the raw intensity of black metal.
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Wolves in the Throne Room
Celestial Lineage
A sprawling journey through ethereal soundscapes, enveloping listeners in a cosmic embrace of atmospheric black metal.
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Agalloch
Agalloch / Nest
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and dark folk, echoing nature's desolation and beauty.
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Myrkur
Mareridt
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and ethereal folk that evokes ancient Scandinavian myths.
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Myrkur
M
Haunting melodies entwine with fierce black metal blasts, creating an ethereal yet aggressive soundscape.
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Myrkur
Folkesange
A haunting blend of ethereal vocals and traditional Nordic instrumentation envelops listeners in ancient folklore.
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Myrkur
Myrkur
Ethereal melodies intertwine with raw black metal intensity, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape.
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Agalloch
The White
A haunting blend of atmospheric melodies and dark, introspective themes that evoke a sense of existential yearning.
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Agalloch
The Silence of Forgotten Landscapes
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, capturing the essence of nature's beauty and decay.
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Agalloch
The Serpent & the Sphere
Ethereal melodies intertwine with sprawling black metal landscapes, evoking cosmic themes and existential contemplation.
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Agalloch
Pale Folklore
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and dark folk, evoking nature's beauty and melancholy.
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Agalloch
Marrow of the Spirit
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and dark folk, drenched in melancholic melodies and expansive soundscapes.
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Agalloch
The Mantle
A sprawling journey through atmospheric black metal infused with haunting melodies and folk-inspired textures.
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Agalloch
Tomorrow Will Never Come
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and dark folk that evokes desolation and introspection.
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