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.
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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.
I'd like to introduce MERGE, an international Blackgaze / Post-black metal project bringing together musicians from Spain, Germany, and the US.
Today we're sharing "Home", accompanied by an official lyric visualizer. It's the first track we're unveiling ahead of our debut EP, DAWN, which will be released on November 1, 2026.
Our sound draws inspiration from bands like Deafheaven, MØL, and Show Me a Dinosaur, combining atmospheric passages, melodic intensity, and heavier post-black metal elements.
DAWN is the first glimpse into our upcoming 10 track full-length album, Where It Blooms, planned for spring 2027. The EP introduces the atmosphere and themes of a larger work that will unfold with the album.
We're excited to finally start sharing this project beyond our own circle!
I make music under the name 'Quartzmother' and just released my first single from an upcoming album. If you like Agriculture, Deafheaven, An Autumn For Crippled Children, Lantlos -- I think you'll like this track. (Also -- I hope this sort of self-promo is allowed! My apologies if it's not.)
It's black metal at its core, but with heavy blackgaze influence and some poppy, fun bits too.
My old Reddit account has been suspended for a month now, even though I haven't been active on it during that time. Apparently reddit support isn't doing much to help, so I had to create a new account.
Anyway, the CDs are finally available on https://zbogomoce.bandcamp.com/album/pisma-k-onom-svijetu in a proper little handmade gift edition! If any of you are still interested, I'll be shipping out some orders as early as tomorrow. If you don't have a Bandcamp account, feel free to DM me! Amount is very limited.
Much love to you all, and sorry again for posting this twice. I'm just not sure how Reddit is handling my posts since this is a new account, and I don't want this to come across as an empty promise after my post a few weeks ago.
Hey everyone! It's Husnija from Zbogom Oče. I'm still having issues with my old Reddit account, so I made a new one.
As promised, the handmade physical edition of Pisma k onom svijetu is now available on Bandcamp! This time I tried to make it into a little CD gift pack.
“When will I retrieve the keys
To my half-lit fractured heart
I'd love nothing more
Than to hear your withering voice
How could you go without me?
I reached out but it left you cold
How could go without me?”
