How to get into black metal
black metal: subgenre of heavy metal music northsound.fm covers 1052 black metal artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into black metal?
Start with Mayhem's "Grand Declaration of War". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into black metal.
Who are the best black metal artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for black metal include Mayhem, Ulver and Darkthrone. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is black metal?
subgenre of heavy metal music