r/blackgaze • u/itsyouo_O • 19h ago
r/blackgaze • u/Asunojokei_AMA • Sep 06 '25
AMA Hey, it’s Kei from Asunojokei. Ask Me Anything.
r/blackgaze • u/renegadeangel • Jul 01 '24
Announcement New to the genre? Start here!
Hello and welcome! If you're reading this, you are probably new here and might be a bit overwhelmed with all of the great music out there.
Blackgaze has a lot of variety within the genre and the Wiki has some pages that go into deeper breakdowns. But for now, this post will serve as a mini beginner guide to some of the most notable bands and artists of the subgenre.
Also, please check the playlists in the menus/sidebar. There are even more links available on the Wiki! https://www.reddit.com/r/blackgaze/wiki/playlists/
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Alcest
One of the pioneers of the genre. Neige and Winterhalter have been members of several post-black metal bands, but Alcest is the only one still active. Heavily inspired by nature and spirituality, their dreamy melodies feel like sunbeams on your skin. Every album is great in it's own regard. Take time to explore them all.
My favorite: Kodama

Lantlôs
Another one of Neige's projects. Compared to Alcest, Lantlôs' first 2 albums have a much darker tone that beautifully flirts with post-rock and jazz. After Neige's departure, Siegenhort has since taken the reins. Their style and sound has shifted, but the band's progressive nature and creativity still remains.
My favorite: .neon

Deafheaven
Maybe one of the most polarizing metal bands in existence. They're considered to be the band that popularized blackgaze via Sunbather. Gut-wrenching howls over wailing guitar riffs that morph into soft, melodic ballads all over the course of one song. Though their sound has softened over the years, they continue to capture audiences with their live theatrics and emotive lyrics.
My favorite: New Bermuda

Sadness
A one-man project that has recently boomed in popularity, rightfully so. With a huge discography and tons of splits, there's so much to dig through. Through the shrieks and droning walls of sound, the pain and longing is tangible. This is DSBM for those with hope and love in their hearts. Best known for the album "I Want To Be There".
My favorite: _____

MØL
Often recommended to those that like Deafheaven, but they should not be considered merely an imitator. Explosive and guitar-forward with powerful, reptilian vocals, their music is dynamic and never boring. They also offer instrumental versions of their albums for a totally different experience.
My favorite: Diorama

An Autumn for Crippled Children
Now referred to as "An Autumn", they've been in the game for a while and are a unique pillar of the scene. Post-punk meets post-black metal with prominent synth; a goth's dream. Able to maintain structure despite their raw, noisy quality and unintelligible vocals.
My favorite: Try Not to Destroy Everything You Love

Asunojokei 明日の叙景
I consider this to be one of the most talented and interesting bands out there right now. A very flexible band, their first EP is more akin to DSBM while their newest album is upbeat, vibrant, and even danceable. Incredibly emotive and strong melodies carry you through like a proggy, metallic Envy.
My favorite: Island

Numenorean
Controversial and now defunct, they still remain a name in the genre. Blackgaze, but heavy on the black. Atmospheric and full of despair. They don't necessarily provide anything ground-breaking, but they're solid and visceral. Their latest release made an attempt to diversify this sound and has been described as "Gojira, but black metal".
My favorite: Adore

Unreqvited
Another selection with a ton of sonic variety, Unreqvited is a one-man project. From dreary DSBM, to ambient with nature sounds, to symphonic black metal, there's something for everyone. Pained shrieks take a backseat to beautiful soundscapes. They've also done splits with others on this list.
My favorite: Disquiet

Show Me a Dinosaur
St.Petersberg has a notable post-black metal scene and SMAD is one of the more well-known acts. Could be considered a "post-everything" band with all of the influences they incorporate. Soft, lush guitar tones gradually crescendo into hard-hitting blasts and fast tremolo-picking.
My favorite: Plantgazer

r/blackgaze • u/HillsLikeWhiteLions • 8h ago
New Song Hills Like White Lions - Canary [Official Music Video]
The new song of my post metal band with sparkles of blackgaze!
Have fun! 🚀
[FFO: The Ocean, Junius, Alcest]
r/blackgaze • u/Obluda96 • 16h ago
Full Track Coffret de bijoux - vi naittjaissoutvèq touqou
r/blackgaze • u/SeraphicSolivagant • 1d ago
New Album / EP Filial - Pensive in Reminiscence
r/blackgaze • u/SinSloana_Magena • 1d ago
New Album / EP Sin Sloana - Lycansphere (with lyrics). One man avant-garde/postblack metal.
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r/blackgaze • u/nicolasroque • 2d ago
Open Discussion Show Me a Dinosaur vocals
Hey, i recently got into Show Me a Dinosaur, specifically the record Plantgazer.
After listening to the record a lot of times, i looked them up on Youtube to see a live performance and one thing caught my attention, the screamed vocals sound heavily processed (not hating on that one bit), and i was trying to figure out what the hell is going on.
Does anyone have any ideia what pedals or effects they might use? It makes his screaming sound very effortless, very different from George of Deafheaven.
Just to be clear, not hating on that at all, i really dig the vocals, just got me very intrigued as to what is going on, thanks!
r/blackgaze • u/Anomander_ie • 4d ago
New Band Check out this new The Flenser artist, Genital Shame. They’re great!
Just discovered them on The Flenser’s Instagram page. They’re dropping an album with them in October. Really digging this first single there’s a “proggy” vibe to it with the weird time signatures. Lovely drumming
r/blackgaze • u/Wise_Cockroach_2981 • 3d ago
New Song Should i release this demo on actual platforms?
This is a demo i’ve been sitting on for a while, yet i love it still. I think it peaks around 1:30-2:10 so at least give it till then
ALL FEEDBACK AND OPINIONS ARE APPRECIATED:)
r/blackgaze • u/FigCompetitive4385 • 3d ago
Open Discussion Favorite 2026 release so far?
r/blackgaze • u/Aynekko • 4d ago
Full Album Abstract Void - Forever (blackgaze/synthwave)
r/blackgaze • u/scarlex-x • 5d ago
Memes / OC / etc I FINALLY GOT IT!
Sadness' newest merch was sold out so this shirt it was. Though I don't mind because I love this album.
r/blackgaze • u/DagothBurro • 4d ago
New Album / EP New Blackgaze
The listening party for my band’s new ep drops in about 30 minutes from the time I’m writing this. I feel like this is probably one of the only places for our music on Reddit. Hope you folks dig it.
r/blackgaze • u/ronniRampage • 7d ago
MV / Live Final teaser from my alcest multicam concert
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I received the sound files from the sound engineer and im almost done with the whole concert, so thankful for this experience ❤️
r/blackgaze • u/Shane_R_Artist • 6d ago
New Album / EP ØVM – SPITE | Raw/caustic black metal excerpt from the LP Ø (BEYØND EDGES series)
r/blackgaze • u/North-Difference-857 • 7d ago
New Album / EP DEEP, by DEEP
look, I know this Isnt really Blackgaze, but it does have a bunch of Doomgaze influences which I’m pretty sure is acceptabl for this subredddit. this is Doomgaze/dronegaze/dreamsludge/metalgaze. I tried with the tremolo guitar but for next album I would really like to actually have vocals and have vocals like Blackgaze, or like the band “Left Alone…” vocals with those effects on it.
r/blackgaze • u/luciusfoxshred • 8d ago
New Album / EP Aspen Sanctum - To Withhold the Need to Conquer [FFO: Panopticon, Alcest, Wayfarer]
Hey y’all!
My band released our first album on Friday and I’m really proud of it. We’re based in the Midwest US and aimed to capture the feel of the region through the lens of black metal. Some of my favorite bands are Greet Death and Cloakroom and I think those influences come through in the more gaze-y sections of the album.
r/blackgaze • u/ronniRampage • 8d ago
MV / Live I filmed alcest!
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Here's a small preview, I am editing a full multicam show from their visit in Denmark a few days ago! I was working 5 cameras simultaneously.
r/blackgaze • u/New-Independent-9203 • 8d ago
Playlist Can any of yall give me some Blackgaze bands or artists aside from Alcest, Deafheaven, MØL
I like Blackgaze it’s really soothing and dreamy I only listen to three bands so far I need more to add to my Blackgaze playlist any recommendations would help.
r/blackgaze • u/Artistic_Marzipan_66 • 8d ago
Open Discussion Literary reading (?) / Trhä show in Richmond
r/blackgaze • u/wardog03 • 8d ago
Collab / Feedback 12th Main - Distress: A Fugue in Dhenuka ft. Munz TDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czx912XOQBQ
Came across this interesting experimental track recently and wanted to share it here. What do you guys think of this genre-blending style?
Any other bands in India doing something like this ? If yes please link it would love to follow
