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
The White
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and dark folk, enveloping listeners in a lush, introspective soundscape.
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Agalloch
The Serpent & the Sphere
A sprawling journey through atmospheric soundscapes, merging black metal ferocity with haunting folk melodies.
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