Symphonic black metal
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| Symphonic black metal | |
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| Cultural origins | Early to mid 1990s, Norway and United Kingdom |
Symphonic black metal is a subgenre of black metal that emerged in the 1990s and incorporates symphonic and orchestral elements.[1]
History
The first extreme metal bands incorporating classical, orchestral, and operatic elements into their music were Mekong Delta,[2] Bulldozer on their album Neurodeliri (1988),[3] Believer on Sanity Obscure (1990) and Dimensions (1993),[2][4] Master's Hammer on Ritual (1991)[5] and The Jilemnice Occultist (1993) and Sigh on their debut Scorn Defeat (1993).[6]
The style on
Characteristics
Symphonic black metal is a style of
occultism and the paranormal (Carach Angren
). Political themes are more neglected by them as in other black metal subgenres.
See also
References
- ^ "Symphonic Black Metal : Significant Albums, Artists and Songs, Most Viewed : AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-9796163-3-4.
- ^ Bulldozer. "They came into this world with hatred … and with hatred they will depart !" In: Tales of the Macabre, Nr. 5.
- All Media Guide. Retrieved 4 June 2015.; >Anderson, Matt (1 April 1994). "Believer - Dimensions". Cross Rhythms(20). Cornerstone House. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
- ^ Rock Hard - MASTER´S HAMMER - The Jilemnice Occultist (German)
- ^ "Scorn Defeat - Sigh | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- ^ Troll – Neo-Satanic Supremacy – REVIEW : OneMetal.com
- ^ Aspera Hiems Symfonia - Arcturus - Songs, Reviews, Credits - AllMusic
