Where to Start with post-metal

style of music that is rooted in heavy metal but explores approaches beyond the genre's conventions

142 artists

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post-metal Artists

About post-metal

What is post-metal?

style of music that is rooted in heavy metal but explores approaches beyond the genre's conventions

Where should I start with post-metal?

Start with "Spiritual Instinct" by Alcest. It captures what makes post-metal worth exploring.

What are the best post-metal albums?

The post-metal albums worth hearing first: "Spiritual Instinct" by Alcest, "Fragments of Uniforms" by PSOTY, "Sunless" by PSOTY, "Von" by Sigur Rós and "Souvenirs d'un autre monde" by Alcest.

How many post-metal artists are there?

northsound.fm covers 142 post-metal artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.