- Posted By: Dark Emperor
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As one of the genres that saw the most growth in 2021, Atmospheric Black Metal takes all kinds of shapes, from raw and rudimentary to over-the-top keyboard/synth arrangements, these are the top release we reviewed in 2021:
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Upping the game from their 2020 release, Aara manages to get down to the core of the genre with their lush arrangements and high-octane intensity |
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Canada has been making strides in the general Black Metal scene, but with Nordicwinter they also take over the genre with a highly melancholic and incisive release |
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Masterminded by Alex Poole, this release is both swift and punishing, with a hefty dose of atmosphere |
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Mixing Dungeon synth elements with Atmospheric Black Metal, Firienholt delivers epic music filled with polished intensity |
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Lush and cinematic experience from this Canadian outfit, in the vein of Wolves in the Throne Room and Saor |
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With a raw and compact sound, Fluisteraars manages to create a unique atmosphere that does not rely on keyboards or any synth arrangements |
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Post-Black Metal with a hefty atmospheric component, Unreqvited continues to turn heads with their lush and expansive sound |
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In the same vein of Lustre and Midnight Odyssey, this Finnish outfit delivers waves of melancholy in a very well polished and crafted package |
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V-KhaoZ of Druadan Forest and Profundus of Sargeist create a one hell of a release filled with both Symphonic and Atmospheric elements crafting a very unique and powerful sound |
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Oozing melancholy and aggression, this Russian outfit combines all kinds of influences to create their own brand of Atmospheric Black Metal |
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As one of the releases we listened to the most in 2021, "Aphotehosis" builds up on the band's previous effort adding extra layers of refinement and aggression |
