The albums that define
blackgaze.
Our picks for where to start with blackgaze — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top blackgaze artists
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The blackgaze essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Deafheaven
Sunbather
A sweeping fusion of black metal intensity and ethereal shoegaze textures envelops the listener in an emotional journey.
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Deafheaven
Demo
A swirling blend of black metal intensity and ethereal shoegaze textures creates a haunting soundscape.
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Liturgy
H.A.Q.Q.
A transcendental fusion of black metal ferocity and avant-garde experimentation, challenging conventions within the genre.
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Liturgy
Aesthethica
Aesthethica melds ethereal melodies with aggressive black metal, creating a transcendent and immersive sonic experience.
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Amesoeurs
Amesoeurs
Amesoeurs melds haunting melodies with dense atmospheres, blending black metal intensity and ethereal shoegaze textures.
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Amesoeurs
Ruines Humaines
A haunting blend of black metal and shoegaze that evokes a melancholic dreamscape of despair.
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