Emptiness

Emptiness is a Belgian experimental black/death metal band that’s been crafting haunting soundscapes since their formation in 1998. Known for their dark, atmospheric blend of dissonant riffs, eerie synths, and tortured vocals, they’ve evolved from raw black metal roots into a more avant-garde direction with releases like *Vide* (2018) and *Not for Music* (2014). Their music often feels like a descent into claustrophobic nightmares, balancing brutality with unsettling ambiance. While maintaining a mysterious aura, they’ve earned cult status in extreme metal circles for their willingness to warp genre boundaries and deliver visceral live performances. Recent works like *Le mal est chez lui* (2023) continue their tradition of merging existential dread with unorthodox sonic textures.