The albums that define
cosmic black metal.
Our picks for where to start with cosmic black metal — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top cosmic black metal artists
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The cosmic black metal essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
Darkspace
Dark Space III I
A sprawling cosmic journey that envelops listeners in dark, atmospheric soundscapes punctuated by relentless and hypnotic rhythms.
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Darkspace
Dark Space III
A sprawling cosmic journey through ethereal soundscapes and relentless black metal intensity.
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Oranssi Pazuzu
Candy Cane / Oranssi Pazuzu
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Oranssi Pazuzu
Muukalainen puhuu
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Vision Lunar
Luna Subortus
A vast, immersive soundscape where celestial melodies intertwine with dark, aggressive instrumentation, evoking the cosmos' mysteries and terrors.
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