The albums that define
blackened death metal.
Our picks for where to start with blackened death metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top blackened death metal artists
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The blackened death metal essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Behemoth
Grom
A ferocious blend of blackened death metal and Slavic mythology, echoing with dark, atmospheric intensity.
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Behemoth
I Loved You at Your Darkest
Ferocious riffs and relentless rhythms merge with dark lyrical themes, creating an immersive soundscape steeped in chaos and intensity.
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Akercocke
Rape of the Bastard Nazarene
A relentless fusion of black metal ferocity and progressive intricacies, steeped in dark conceptual narratives and visceral energy.
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Aeternus
HeXaeon
A relentless onslaught of dark melodies and aggressive rhythms, merging blackened death metal with haunting atmospheres.
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Akercocke
Choronzon
A chaotic blend of blackened death metal and progressive elements, layered with eerie atmospheres and complex musical arrangements.
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Zyklon
Aeon
A relentless barrage of blistering riffs and guttural vocals intertwined with atmospheric elements, creating a dark auditory experience.
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Zyklon
Disintegrate
A relentless barrage of intricate riffs and guttural vocals, pulsating with both aggression and atmosphere.
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Aeternus
Shadows of Old
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Ole Børud
Keep Movin
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Last Human 666
Vestiges
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