The albums that define
dark folk.
Our picks for where to start with dark folk — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
The dark folk essentials
Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.
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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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
Agalloch / Nest
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and dark folk, echoing nature's desolation and beauty.
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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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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
Of Stone, Wind and Pillor
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and dark folk, steeped in natural imagery and existential themes.
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Agalloch
The Grey
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a chilling yet beautiful atmosphere of introspection.
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