About Blackgaze
Blackgaze is a music genre that emerged in France in the 2000s. It is usually classed as a form of atmospheric black metal. Its influences include post-metal, post-rock and shoegaze.
From Wikipedia
Blackgaze is a fusion genre combining elements of black metal and shoegaze. The word is a blend of the names of the two genres, described by The Guardian as "the buzz term for a new school of bands taking black metal out of the shadows and melding its blast beats, dungeon wailing and razorwire guitars with the more reflective melodies of post-rock, shoegaze and post-hardcore." According to Exclaim!, blackgaze "marries the harsh, alien instrumentation of black metal with the mellower, dreamy soundscapes of shoegaze."
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Blackgaze.
- ↑ atmospheric black metal
Frequently asked questions
What is Blackgaze?
Blackgaze is a music genre that emerged in France in the 2000s. It is usually classed as a form of atmospheric black metal. Its influences include post-metal, post-rock and shoegaze.
Where and when did Blackgaze originate?
Blackgaze originated in France in the 2000s.